Indirect Object Pronouns

Front

An indirect object answers the question

Back

to or for whom

Front

When there is one verb in a sentence, we place the IOP

Back

directly in front of the verb

Front

Identify the IOP: Voy a contar un secreto a ti.

Back

ti

Front

Identify the IOP: Ellos dicen la verdad a nosotros.

Back

nosotros

Front

Identify the IOP in the sentence: Yo doy el regalo a mi hermano.

Back

hermano

Front

Which IOP must always have a phrase at the end of the sentence to make it clear to or for whom the action was done?

Back

le

Front

Replace the indirect object with an IOP: Carlos regala la pintura a Luisa y a mí.

Back

Carlos nos regala la pintura.

Front

Replace the indirect object with an IOP: Yo compro los libros para ti.

Back

Yo te compro los libros.

Front

Replace the indirect object with an IOP: Mis padres compran unas botas para mi hermano.

Back

Mis padres le compran una botas para mi hermano.

Front

Replace the indirect object with an IOP: La mamá prepara el desayuno para sus hijos.

Back

La mamá les prepara el desayuno para ellos.