Direct Object Pronouns

1. Direct Object Pronouns Michaelson Español 2 U1L1

2. Direct Object Pronouns English Grammar Connection: Direct objectsreceive the action of the verb in a sentence. • Direct objects pronouns take the place of the direct object They answer the question whom? or what? about the verb. I have the passport.  I have it. Tengo el pasaporte. Lotengo. noun pronouns noun pronouns

3. In Spanish, the direct object pronoun you use depends on the gender and number of the noun it replaces.

4. lo la me los nos te las lo or la La Los Lo lo Practice: • Rewrite using direct object pronouns: el libro la tarea yo los exámenes nosotros tú (familiar) las camisetas usted ella ellos el lápiz él

5. Direct object pronouns(D.O.P.N.) must follow rules for where they go. Keep this helpful saying in mind when placing your direct object pronouns: 1 verb = 1 placement choice 2 verbs= 2 placement choices Direct Object Pronouns can be placed directly before the conjugated verbs. Veo a la profesora. Laveo. I see the teacher. I see her. Héctortiene el itinerario. Héctorlotiene. Héctor has the itinerary. Héctor has it.

6. When an infinitive follows the conjugated verb, the direct object pronoun can be placed beforethe conjugated verb or attachedto the infinitive. • No voy a hacer la maleta hoy. No lavoy a hacer hoy. • I am not going to pack the OR • suitcase today. No voy a hacerla hoy. • Re-write the following sentences using direct object pronouns. • Yoprefierollevarvestidos. • attached: _______________________________________________________ • not attached: ___________________________________________________ • Túquierescerrar la puerta. • attached: _______________________________________________________ • not attached: ___________________________________________________ • Remember what Taylor Swift says about DOPN: They, will ____________________ __________________ ___________________ go between two verbs!! NEVER EVER EVER

7. The personal “A” • When a specific person is the direct object of a sentence, use the personal “a” after the verb and before the person . The personal “a” doesn’t translate into English, but itis necessary in Spanish, in fact it is considered a serious error not to use it. When you do not use the personal “a” the result is the person becomes “depersonalized”. You would also use it when referring to a domesticated animal a.k.a pets. Ej: Conozco a Señora Tambone. I know Mrs. Tambone. A good rule to follow… always use the personal a if a name or personal pronoun comes after a verb. **Do not use the personal “a” after the verb tener or the verb hay***

8. Mrs. Michaelson’s hint for the personal a…When a PERSON or PLACE follows a verb, ALWAYS use the personal a.

9. Let’s do some practice!¡Vamos a hacerla!