How to use “lo,” “la,” and “le” 🧠

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Today’s topic: How to use “lo,” “la,” and “le” naturally in Spanish. Let’s get started!

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📚 Lesson of the Week: Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns

Those small words like lo, la, le, me, te that help you avoid repeating words are called Direct and Object Pronouns.

🔎 What are they?

When you’re talking about a person or thing, you don’t always want to repeat the name.
Object pronouns replace the nouns to make your Spanish more fluent.

🎯 Two Types

✅ Direct Object Pronouns – They replace the thing or person that directly receives the action.
✅ Indirect Object Pronouns – They show who receives the benefit or result of the action.

✏️ What do they look like?

Here’s a handy chart to show the differences between subject pronouns (the ones doing the action), direct object pronouns (what or whom the action is done to), and indirect object pronouns (to whom or for whom the action is done):

Where do the pronouns go?

✅ In most sentences, they go before the conjugated verb:

• I see her → La veo.

• I’m reading it → Lo estoy leyendo.

✅ If there’s an infinitive or gerund, you can also attach them at the end:

• I want to see it → Quiero verlo. OR Lo quiero ver.

• I’m eating it → Estoy comiéndolo. OR Lo estoy comiendo.

✏️ Let’s practice with these 10 Examples + Audio:

1️⃣ Te llamo cuando llegue a casa.
I call you when I get home. (direct)

2️⃣ Nos invitaron a su fiesta de cumpleaños.
They invited us to their birthday party. (direct)

3️⃣ Lo veo todos los días en la escuela.
I see him every day at school. (direct)

4️⃣ La visito cuando estoy en su ciudad.
I visit her when I’m in her city. (direct)

5️⃣ ¿Me ayudas a empacar para el viaje?
Can you help me pack for the trip? (direct)

6️⃣ Le traje un recuerdo de mi viaje a mi papá.
I brought my dad (him) a souvenir from my trip. (indirect)

7️⃣ Les envío postales a mis padres cuando viajo.
I send my parents (them) postcards when I travel. (indirect)

8️⃣ Siempre le cuento todo a mi mejor amigo.
I always tell my best friend everything. (indirect)

9️⃣ Le voy a comprar un regalo a mi hijo.
I’m going to buy a gift to my son (to him) (indirect)

🔟 Les traje regalos a todos.
I brought gifts to everyone (to you all) (indirect)

Listen to the examples below:

🧩 Mini Quiz: Objeto Directo e Indirecto

Translate these sentences using the right pronouns:

1️⃣ I’m calling you.
2️⃣ She gave me the keys.
3️⃣ I brought him a present
4️⃣ I’m going to tell you the truth.
5️⃣ We’re reading it.

👉 Tip: Remember to find the direct object (what?) and indirect object (to whom?).

Check your answers by completing our 5-question mini-quiz 👇🏼

📲 Instagram Reel of the Week: Understanding “LO” “LA” & “LE”

Check my Instagram reel to watch a quick explainer and start using lo, la, and le today:

• LO → direct object pronoun for masculine, singular nouns (lo veo – I see him/it)

• LA → direct object pronoun for feminine, singular nouns (la escucho – I listen to her/it)

• LE → indirect object pronoun for giving or telling something to someone (le doy el libro – I give him/her the book)

¡Gracias por leer!

Gracias por seguir practicando. Estos pequeños repasos semanales hacen una gran diferencia en tu camino con el español.

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Alejandro Nunez, Founder and Director.