Objetos indirectos - Spanish Indirect Objects

Indirect objects are the people or things in a sentence to whom/what or the action of the verb occurs. 

I'm talking to José. - Hablo a José.
To whom am I talking? José.

He gives books to the students - Da unos libros a los estudiantes.
To whom does he give books? - The students.

Indirect object pronouns are the words that replace the indirect object, which is usually a person.

The Spanish indirect object pronouns are as follows:

Like direct object pronouns, Spanish indirect object pronouns are placed in front of the verb.

I'm talking to him. - Le hablo.
He writes to them - Les escribe.
I'm giving the bread to you. - Te doy el pan.
She answered me - Ella me contestó.

For infinitives, present participles, and affirmative commands, pronouns can get attached to the end - learn more.

Le voy a decir OR Voy a decirle - I'm going to tell him.
Les quiero traer el regalo OR Quiero traerles el regalo - I want to bring the gift to them.

Note: When deciding between direct and indirect objects, the general rule is that if the person or thing is preceded by a preposition (with the exception of the personal a) that person/thing is an indirect object. If it is not preceded by a preposition, it is a direct object.

Test on indirect object pronouns

Indirect object pronoun verbs

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