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El objeto indirecto
Many verbs with a direct object have a complement that indicates for whom the action
is performed or who benefits from it. This complement is the indirect object (IO).
The indirect object can be a noun with the preposition a (a Juan) or a pronoun (nos).
Ana compra una camisa a Juan.
DO
IO
IOP
DO
Sometimes for emphasis or for clarification, we use two indirect objects in the same
sentencean expression with the preposition a (a m, a Carlos) and the pronoun.
A m me gusta mucho el ceviche.
IO
IOP
IOP
Indirect object pronouns are the same as those used with the verb gustar:
PRONOMBRES DE OBJETO INDIRECTO
Singular
me to me
te to you (informal)
le
to him, to her, to you (formal)
Plural
nos to us
os
to you (informal)
les to them, to you
Indirect object pronouns are placed before the conjugated verb or are attached
to the infinitive, like the direct object pronouns.
Carlos me trae el desayuno.