Direct Objects Saying “it” and “them”
I loved the university that I went to. Direct objects answers the question “what” and is often translated as “it” or “them” I loved the university that I went to. I = subject Loved = Verb Loved what? The university = Direct Object.
She ate all of the cookies!!! Subject = Verb = Direct Object =
She ate all of the cookies!! Subject = She Verb = Ate Direct Object = Cookies
Now that we know how to identify a direct object, let’s learn how to change it to “it” or “them” I loved the university (that I went to) = I loved it. She ate all the cookies = She ate all of them. Direct Objects is a way to simplify the conversation and avoid being repetitive. It allows the conversation to be less formal and more natural.
So what. So, how do you say “it” in Spanish So what? So, how do you say “it” in Spanish? It’s easy; you have four choices. Masculine: Feminine: Lo La Los Las
Comparison: Construction of the Sentence English: I loved my shoes= I loved them. (Direct Object after the verb) Spanish: I loved my shoes = I them loved. (Direct object BEFORE the verb)
Rewrite the following examples inserting a DO where necessary. Ellos compraron los regalos (gifts) para la fiesta.
Respuesta: Ellos compraron los regalos (gifts) para la fiesta. = Ellos los compraron.
Ellas querían las gafas del sol (sunglasses).
Respuesta: Ellas querían las gafas del sol (sunglasses). = Ellas las querían .
Yo baño mi perro.
Respuesta: Yo baño mi perro. = Yo lo baño.
Yo baño mis perros.
Respuesta: Yo baño mis perros. = Yo los baño.
Mi madre baña a mi hermana.
Mi madre baña a mi hermana. = Mi madre la baña. Respuesta Mi madre baña a mi hermana. = Mi madre la baña.
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