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Learning Objectives Identify the direct object in a simple Spanish sentence. Select the correct direct object pronoun (lo, la, los, las) to replace a noun. Correctly place a direct object pronoun before a conjugated verb. Correctly attach a direct object pronoun to the end of an infinitive verb. Rewrite sentences with direct objects, using pronouns in the correct position. Differentiate between the two main placement options for direct object pronouns in sentences with infinitives. Do you ever get tired of repeating the same words? 🤔 In Spanish, we use special little words to make our sentences shorter and sound more natural! Today, we will learn about Direct Object Pronouns. These are tiny words like 'it' or 'them' that replace nouns. We will focus on...

TermDefinitionExample Objeto Directo (Direct Object)The noun (person, place, or thing) that directly receives the action of the verb. To find it, ask 'What?' or 'Whom?' after the verb.In 'Yo como la manzana' (I eat the apple), 'la manzana' is the direct object because it's what I eat. Pronombre de Objeto Directo (Direct Object Pronoun)A short word that takes the place of the direct object to avoid repeating it.Instead of 'Yo como la manzana,' you can say 'Yo la como' (I eat it). 'La' is the pronoun. Los 4 Pronombres de Objeto DirectoThe four main pronouns we use are 'lo' (it, him), 'la' (it, her), 'los' (them, masculine), and 'las' (them, feminine).el libro -> lo, la mesa...

Rule 1: Before a Conjugated Verb Pronombre + Verbo Conjugado This is the most common rule. When you have one verb and it's conjugated, the direct object pronoun always goes right before it. Rule 2: Attached to an Infinitive Verbo Conjugado + Infinitivo-Pronombre When you have a sentence with two verbs, like 'I am going to eat,' the pronoun can be attached directly to the end of the infinitive verb (the one ending in -ar, -er, or -ir).