Direct Object Pronouns
Direct object pronouns (like it or them) replace nouns to avoid repetition. They must match the noun they replace in gender and number.
| Masculine | Feminine | |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | lo (it / him) | la (it / her) |
| Plural | los (them) | las (them) |
Placement: Before the Verb
Unlike in English, Spanish direct object pronouns go directly before the conjugated verb.
Use lo (masculine) and la (feminine) for singular nouns:
| Do you read the newspaper? I always read it. | ¿Lees el periódico? Siempre lo leo. |
| Are you cleaning the kitchen today? | ¿Limpias la cocina hoy? |
| Yes, I am cleaning it soon. | Sí, la limpio pronto. |
Use los (masculine) and las (feminine) for plural nouns:
| Where are the plates? | ¿Dónde están los platos? |
| We are washing them later. | Los lavamos luego. |
| Who washes the cups? | ¿Quién lava las tazas? |
| I wash them fast. | Las lavo rápido. |
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