Direct object: lo, la, los, las
lo, la, los, las
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Replace a Spanish direct object with lo, la, los, or las. Match its gender and number, then put the pronoun in the right place.
lo, la, los, las
Lo, la, los, and las replace known direct objects and agree in gender and number. In ordinary statements, they precede the conjugated verb: La vi. They attach to infinitives and affirmative commands: verla, mírala.
Choose the pronoun for the object
| Object | Pronoun |
|---|---|
| el café | lo |
| la mesa | la |
| los platos | los |
| las sillas | las |
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Use it in a conversation
In an ordinary statement, the pronoun goes before the conjugated verb. With voy a comprar, either lo voy a comprar or voy a comprarlo works. Attach it to an affirmative command: cómpralo. For a singular male person, accepted leísmo also occurs, especially in Spain; these examples teach lo for masculine direct objects.
¿Dónde están las tazas? Las guardé en el armario.
Where are the cups? I put them in the cupboard.
El billete no está aquí. Voy a buscarlo.
The ticket is not here. I am going to look for it.
La puerta está abierta. Ciérrala, por favor.
The door is open. Close it, please.
Hear the pattern
Hear how lo replaces el melón in a short Spanish example. Follow the transcript and try replacing another masculine noun.
Common mix-ups
Chaqueta is feminine singular, so replace it with la.
I bought a jacket. I bought it yesterday.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in Spanish before opening the example.
Someone asks about las entradas. Say that you have them, using a pronoun.
Show one possible answer
Las tengo.
Other wording can work too. Compare the verb form, agreement, and word order with the lesson. Then try a sentence about your own day.
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