Pronombres de objeto directo: lo, la, los, las
Pronombres de objeto directo: lo, la, los, las means “Direct-object pronouns (it/them) replace the object noun and go before the verb”. To avoid repeating the direct object, replace it with lo (masc. Formation: lo / la / los / las delante del verbo — replace the direct object noun
Direct-object pronouns (it/them) replace the object noun and go before the verb
A2Formation
lo / la / los / las delante del verbo — replace the direct object noun
Explanation
To avoid repeating the direct object, replace it with lo (masc. sing.), la (fem. sing.), los, las, matching its gender and number, and put it before the conjugated verb: ¿Ves la película? — Sí, la veo. ¿Compras los libros? — Los compro. With an infinitive or gerund the pronoun may attach to the end: Voy a comprarlo / Lo voy a comprar.
Examples
Note
Don't confuse OD lo/la with the indirect-object le (to him/her); with people, order is 'le lo' → se lo.
FAQ
Pronombres de objeto directo: lo, la, los, las — what does it mean and how is it used?
Direct-object pronouns (it/them) replace the object noun and go before the verb. To avoid repeating the direct object, replace it with lo (masc. sing.), la (fem. sing.), los, las, matching its gender and number, and put it before the conjugated verb: ¿Ves la película? — Sí, la veo. ¿Compras los libros? — Los compro. With an infinitive or gerund the pronoun may attach to the end: Voy a comprarlo / Lo voy a comprar.
Pronombres de objeto directo: lo, la, los, las — how do you form it?
lo / la / los / las delante del verbo — replace the direct object noun
Pronombres de objeto directo: lo, la, los, las — any usage notes?
Don't confuse OD lo/la with the indirect-object le (to him/her); with people, order is 'le lo' → se lo.