Direct object pronouns
Lo, la, los, and las replace a repeated direct object once it is already clear.
Examples
SpanishTranslation
¿Tienes la llave? Sí, la tengo.
Do you have the key? Yes, I have it.
Busco mis gafas, pero no las encuentro.
I am looking for my glasses, but I cannot find them.
Ese libro ya lo conozco.
I already know that book.
Pattern
object pronoun + conjugated verb
How it works
Lo, la, los, and las replace a repeated direct object once it is already clear. This pattern typically appears as object pronoun + conjugated verb and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The pronoun usually comes before a conjugated verb.
- Its gender and number come from the object being replaced.
Why it matters
Reduce repetition and keep a conversation moving.
Use in context
This is one of the first places where Spanish starts to feel more compact than English.