Indirect object pronouns can point to the recipient of an action.
The idea
Use me, te, le, nos and les for the recipient; a conjugated verb normally follows the pronoun. A phrase such as a Ana can clarify le.
Examples
- Le doy un libro a Ana.I give Ana a book.
- Les enviamos una carta a los vecinos.We send a letter to the neighbors.
- Mi amiga me trae café.My friend brings me coffee.
- Te preparo una taza de té.I am making you a cup of tea.
- Nos explican la tarea mañana.They explain the task to us tomorrow.
- El profesor le responde a Luis.The teacher answers Luis.
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Watch out
Le and les do not reveal the recipient’s gender; a name or phrase can make the reference clear. In regions that use vosotros, os is the informal plural recipient form.
Try it yourself
Choose the recipient Ana. ___ doy un libro a Ana. (Le / Les)
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Le
Le refers to the one recipient Ana.
Choose the plural recipients. ___ enviamos una carta a los vecinos. (Les / Le)
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Les
Les refers to the plural recipients.
Choose the speaker as recipient. Mi amiga ___ trae café a mí. (me / te)
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me
Me refers to the speaker as recipient.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the recipient Ana. ___ doy un libro a Ana. (Le / Les)
Choose the plural recipients. ___ enviamos una carta a los vecinos. (Les / Le)
Choose the speaker as recipient. Mi amiga ___ trae café a mí. (me / te)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write what you give a friend and what someone gives you, using recipient pronouns.