# Where object pronouns go

> id: grammar.pronouns.placement · category: grammar · depth: standard · levels: A2, B1 · review: internally_reviewed

**Summary.** Before conjugated verbs (lo veo); attached to infinitives, gerunds, and affirmative commands (verlo, viéndolo, velo); either position with verb + infinitive/gerund combos.

Object and reflexive pronouns (clitics) have two possible positions. The default is immediately before a conjugated verb, and after no in the negative: lo veo, no te escucho, me lo dijo. This is the only option with a single conjugated verb.

They attach to the end — written as one word — with three non-finite forms: infinitives (quiero hacerlo), gerunds (sigo pensándolo), and affirmative commands (dímelo, levántate). Negative commands flip them back in front: no me lo digas. The longer word often needs a written accent to keep its original stress: dímelo, comprándolo.

With verb periphrases (verb + infinitive or gerund) both positions are available and mean exactly the same: lo voy a comprar = voy a comprarlo; me estoy duchando = estoy duchándome. When two clitics combine, the order is always indirect before direct (te lo, se lo).

## Examples
- Te lo quiero explicar. / Quiero explicártelo. — I want to explain it to you. *(Both orders valid.)*
- No me lo digas. — Don't tell me (it). *(Negative command: pronouns in front.)*
- Quiero dártelo hoy, pero no me lo recuerdes mañana. — I want to give it to you today, but don't remind me about it tomorrow.

Related: grammar.pronouns.direct-object, conjugation.imperative.pronoun-attachment

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