Spanish
Grade 7
15 min
Con pronombres
Con pronombres
What you'll learn
- Identify at least five different places (e.g., *la biblioteca, el parque, la casa*) in a given list and correctly translate them into English.
- Apply the verb *estar* in at least three original sentences to describe the location of objects or people in their favorite place, using correct subject-verb agreement.
- Explain the difference between using *ser* and *estar* to describe places in Spanish, providing at least two examples of situations where *estar* is more appropriate.
- Create a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) in Spanish describing their favorite place using at least three different adjectives and the verb *estar* to convey location and condition.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the correct direct, indirect, or reflexive pronoun to use with a formal command.
Form affirmative formal commands (usted/ustedes) by attaching one or two pronouns to the end of the verb.
Correctly place a written accent mark on affirmative commands with attached pronouns to maintain proper stress.
Form negative formal commands (usted/ustedes) by placing one or two pronouns before the verb.
Differentiate between pronoun placement for affirmative vs. negative formal commands.
Apply the 'le/les -> se' rule when combining indirect and direct object pronouns.
Use formal commands with pronouns to give polite instructions in a simple scenario.
Imagine you're a helpful store employee. How do you politely tell a customer, 'Try it...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Mandato Formal (Formal Command)A command used to give an order or instruction to someone you address as 'usted' (you, formal singular) or 'ustedes' (you, formal plural).Hable (Speak, usted) / Hablen (Speak, ustedes)
Pronombre de Objeto Directo (Direct Object Pronoun)A word that replaces the noun that directly receives the action of the verb. It answers 'what?' or 'whom?'. The pronouns are: me, te, lo, la, nos, os, los, las.Compre el libro. -> Cómprelo. (Buy the book. -> Buy it.)
Pronombre de Objeto Indirecto (Indirect Object Pronoun)A word that replaces the noun that receives the direct object. It answers 'to whom?' or 'for whom?'. The pronouns are: me, te, le, nos, os, les.Dé el libro a mí. -> Déme...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Rule 1: Affirmative Command Pronoun Placement
Verb + Pronoun(s)
For affirmative (yes) commands, you must attach the pronoun(s) directly to the end of the conjugated command. This creates one single word. Often, you will need to add an accent mark to keep the original stress of the verb.
Rule 2: Negative Command Pronoun Placement
No + Pronoun(s) + Verb
For negative (no) commands, the pronoun(s) always go BEFORE the conjugated command and after the word 'No'. They are written as separate words.
Rule 3: The 'Se' Substitution Rule
le/les + lo/la/los/las -> se + lo/la/los/las
You cannot have an indirect object pronoun 'le' or 'les' directly in front of a direct object pronoun that starts with 'l' (lo, la, los, las). T...
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Challenging
A customer has a complaint for the manager. You tell your coworker (usted), 'Don't repeat it (the complaint/la queja) to me.' Which is the most precise and correct command?
A.No me la repita.
B.No repítamela.
C.No la me repita.
D.No se la repita.
Challenging
A friend is about to give your secret (el secreto) to your parents (sus padres). You tell your friend formally (usted), 'Don't tell it to them!'
A.¡No les lo diga!
B.¡No dígaselo!
C.¡No se lo diga!
D.¡No lo se diga!
Challenging
Analyze the following incorrect command told to a group of students (ustedes): 'No escribanle la carta a mí. Escríbansela a la directora.' What is the correct way to write the FIRST command?
A.No me la escriban.
B.No escríbanmela.
C.No la me escriban.
D.No se la escriban.
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