D.O.P. -- direct object pronouns
The Direct Object is the person or thing that receives the action of the verb.
Example: I brush the dog. I brush it.
The DOP takes place of the direct object in order to prevent repetition.
Example: In English, instead of saying the name "Sara" over and over again, you could say "her".
The DOP must always match in number and gender.
Example: I brush the dog. I brush it.
The DOP takes place of the direct object in order to prevent repetition.
Example: In English, instead of saying the name "Sara" over and over again, you could say "her".
The DOP must always match in number and gender.
There are three DOPs that get used with people.
There are only certain places that DOPs are allowed to be put into a sentence.
Rules for placing a DOP in a sentence: 1. Before a conjugated verb 2. Before a negative command 3. Attached to the end of an infinitive 4. *Attached to the end of an affirmative command. |
Here are some example sentences about taking a test (it). 1. Lo tomo. (I take it.) 2. No lo tomes. (Don't take it.) 3. Yo quiero tomarlo. (I want to take it.) 4. *Tómalo. (Take it.) |
*When using rule number four, there is an accent rule. If you attach a DOP to an affirmative command, you must add an accent to the third vowel from the back of the word.
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Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive verbs are used to express an action that the subject performs on him/herself. Some verbs can be used as either reflexive or not reflexive. You know a verb in the infinitive is reflexive if the pronoun "se" is attached to the end.
The reflexive pronoun must agree with the subject of the sentence.
The reflexive pronoun must agree with the subject of the sentence.
The pronoun can go...
1. Before a conjugated verb. (Me cepillo los dientes.)
2. Attached to the end of an infinitive. (Necesito cepillarse los dientes.) 3. *Attached to an affirmative command. (Cepíllate los dientes.) 4. Before a negative command. (No te cepilles los dientes ahora.) 5a. When using present progressive: Before a conjugated form of estar, 5b. *or attached to the end of the present participle. *Rules three and five-B: Use the same accent rule as DOP-- third vowel from the back. |
**Remember
When using a reflexive verb with a body part, use the definite article in front of the body part, NOT a possessive adjective.
Using a reflexive verb already indicated to whom the action is being done.
Example:
Me afeito la cara.
NOT: Me afeito mi cara.