Direct object pronouns replace a noun that receives an action, making speech and writing more concise and natural. This guide covers the basic pronouns, placement rules, and useful examples.
Pronouns
The basic Spanish direct object pronouns are short forms like me, te, lo, la, nos, os, los, and las, and they agree in gender and number with the noun they replace.
| Spanish Word(s) | English Word(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| me | me | |
| te | you (informal) | |
| lo | him/it (masculine) | |
| la | her/it (feminine) | |
| nos | us | |
| os | you (plural, Spain) | |
| los | them (masculine) | |
| las | them (feminine) |
Placement
Pronouns normally go before a conjugated verb, or attach to an infinitive, gerund, or affirmative command. They never separate a negative command.
Examples
Double Object Pronouns
When both indirect and direct object pronouns appear, the indirect pronoun goes first. If the indirect pronoun is le or les and the direct pronoun is third-person, le/les changes to se.
| Spanish Indirect Object Pronoun | Spanish Direct Object Pronoun | Spanish Double Object Pronouns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| me | lo / la / los / las | me lo / me la / me los / me las | |
| te | lo / la / los / las | te lo / te la / te los / te las | |
| se le/les | lo / la / los / las | se lo / se la / se los / se las | |
| nos | lo / la / los / las | nos lo / nos la / nos los / nos las | |
| os | lo / la / los / las | os lo / os la / os los / os las |
| Spanish Indirect Object Pronoun | Spanish Direct Object Pronoun | Spanish Double Object Pronouns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| me | lo / la / los / las | me lo / me la / me los / me las | |
| te | lo / la / los / las | te lo / te la / te los / te las | |
| se le/les | lo / la / los / las | se lo / se la / se los / se las | |
| nos | lo / la / los / las | nos lo / nos la / nos los / nos las | |
| os | lo / la / los / las | os lo / os la / os los / os las |
| Indirect Object Pronoun | Direct Object Pronoun | Double Object Pronouns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| me | lo/la/los/las | me lo / me la / me los / me las | |
| te | lo/la/los/las | te lo / te la / te los / te las | |
| se (le/les) | lo/la/los/las | se lo / se la / se los / se las | |
| nos | lo/la/los/las | nos lo / nos la / nos los / nos las |
Summary
Direct object pronouns streamline sentences by replacing nouns that receive actions. Learn the basic pronouns, practice placement rules, and remember the se change with double pronouns.
Basic Pronouns
The six standard direct object pronouns are short forms like me, te, lo, and they agree in gender and number when required. Learn them first.
| Spanish Word(s) | English Word(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| me | me | |
| te | you (informal) | |
| lo | him/it (masculine) | |
| la | her/it (feminine) | |
| nos | us | |
| los | them (masculine) | |
| las | them (feminine) |
Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025