Let’s learn the spanish Indirect Object Pronouns:

Personal PronounIndirect Object PronounEnglish
YoMeMe
TeYou
Él / Ella / UstedLeHim / Her
NosotrosNosUs
VosotrosOsYou all
Ellos / Ellas / UstedesLesThem

Let’s see a basic example of an indirect object pronoun in action:

  • Carlos has bought a gift for his sister – Carlos ha comprado un regalo a su hermana
  • Carlos has bought her a gift – Carlos le ha comprado un regalo

At this point, it makes sense to split Indirect Object Pronouns into singulars and plurals, so that you can easily recognize how and when to use them properly according to the circumstance.

SINGULAR

Personal pronounIndirect object pronounEnglish
YoMeMe
TeYou
Él / Ella / UstedLe / SeHim / Her / You (formal)

Some examples:

  • My father gave me a guitar  – Mi padre me regaló una guitarra
  • We want to accompany you  – Nosotros te queremos acompañar
  • You said yes to him – Tú le dijiste que si
  • I respect you very much – Yo te respeto mucho

PLURAL

Personal pronounIndirect object pronounEnglish
NosotrosNosUs
VosotrosOsYou all
Ellos / Ellas / UstedesLes / SeThem

Some examples:

  • He will take us to the beach – Él nos llevará a la playa
  • She will help you all tomorrow  – Ella os ayudará mañana
  • Carmen makes them meals every day – Carmen les hace la comida todos los días
  • Carlos and Ana accompany us to work  – Carlos y Ana nos acompañan al trabajo