Capitulo Ocho - Gramatica Tres (Indirect Object Pronouns) Flashcards

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or noun phrase that indicate for whom or to whom an action is done: I bought a gift for Beatriz.

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What is an indirect object pronoun?

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Indirect object pronouns are used to replace indirect object nouns: I bought a gift for her. We asked them a question.

Often, you can identify the indirect object of the sentence by asking to or for whom? about the verb: We bought a gift for whom? We asked a question to whom?

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What are the indirect object pronouns?

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me
te
le

nos
os
les

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What’s something to always remember about IDO pronouns when they are first used?

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When at first using an indirect object pronoun, the sentence will include both the pronoun and the indirect object(s) it is replacing:

Le compré unos jeans y una camisa a Miguel.
I bought jeans and a shirt for Miguel.

Tambien le compré una corbata.
I also bought him a tie.

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