Using pronouns with Using pronouns with commandscommands

Unidad 5 Lección 1

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Types of pronouns we’ll see• reflexive pronouns

– come from reflexive verbs– acostarse, arreglarse

• indirect object pronouns– To whom or for whom?

• people pronouns

– me, te, le, les, nos, os

• direct object pronouns– What?

• Substitutes the main noun in the sentence

– lo, la, los, las

Placement of the Pronouns

Affirmative Commands• Attach to the end of

the commands• Use accents (when

applicable) to keep the natural sound/stress of the verb

Negative Commands• Separate from verb• Place in front of the

verb

Sample Sentences: affirmative formal commands

• Comb your hair in the bathroom.

Péinese el pelo en el baño.

• Wash your hands.

Lávense las manos.

Sample Sentences: negative formal commands

• Don’t comb your hair in the bathroom.

No se peine el pelo en el baño.

• Don’t wash your hands.

No se laven las manos.