Direct Object Pronouns: Me, Te, O/A (The Shortcut Words)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Direct object pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition, acting as the receiver of the verb's action.
- Use 'me' for me and 'te' for you (informal). Example: 'Ele me ama' (He loves me).
- Use 'o/a' for him/her/it. Example: 'Eu a vejo' (I see her).
- Place the pronoun before the verb in most standard Brazilian Portuguese sentences.
Overview
Mastering direct object pronouns in Portuguese is crucial for moving beyond basic sentence structures and achieving a more natural, fluid communication style. These small but mighty words, including me, te, o, a, nos, os, and as, function as linguistic shortcuts. Their primary role is to replace a noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb directly, thereby preventing awkward repetition.
Instead of constantly reiterating the same subject, you substitute it with a pronoun, similar to how "I bought the book" can become "I bought it" in English. This not only enhances clarity and conciseness but also significantly contributes to the idiomatic flow of your speech and writing.
Linguistically, this phenomenon is known as anaphora, where a word or phrase refers back to another entity in the text. Direct object pronouns in Portuguese act as these anaphoric devices, maintaining coherence and cohesion within a conversation. Understanding their function is not merely about memorizing a list of words; it involves grasping how Portuguese constructs meaning and avoids redundancy, a hallmark of advanced language use.
By internalizing these pronouns, you elevate your Portuguese from a collection of isolated sentences to interconnected thoughts, making your expressions sound inherently more native and sophisticated.
These pronouns are also fundamental to the rhythm and emphasis of Portuguese. Their placement, which varies significantly between Brazilian and European Portuguese, influences how information is delivered and perceived. For example, while you might hear Eu vejo a Maria (I see Maria), a more natural and common phrasing, especially once Maria has been introduced, would be Eu a vejo or Vejo-a.
The ability to correctly employ these shortcuts is a clear indicator of your progression from elementary understanding to a more nuanced command of the language, allowing you to engage in conversations that are both efficient and inherently Portuguese.
How This Grammar Works
Eu como a maçã (I eat the apple), asking "What do I eat?" yields a maçã. This a maçã is the direct object and can be replaced by a pronoun.o livro – the book), you will use o. If it's a feminine plural noun (like as flores – the flowers), you will use as.Você comprou o carro? (Did you buy the car?). Since o carro is masculine singular, the correct replacement is o: Sim, eu o comprei (Yes, I bought it).proclise). For example, Eu te ligo amanhã (I'll call you tomorrow).ênclise). The same thought would typically be expressed as Ligo-te amanhã in EP. This difference is not merely stylistic; it reflects fundamental syntactic preferences and phonological considerations within each dialect.Ele viu a mulher (He saw the woman). Here, a mulher is the direct object (who did he see?). Since a mulher is feminine singular, it is replaced by a.Ele a viu (BP) or Ele viu-a (EP). The choice of pronoun (o, a, os, as) is determined by the grammatical attributes of the noun being substituted. The pronouns me, te, nos, however, do not change for gender, only for number, as they refer to people.Ele me viu (He saw me) is correct in both dialects, though placement may vary.Formation Pattern
me | me |
te | you (informal) |
o | him, it (masculine)|
a | her, it (feminine) |
nos | us |
os | them, you all (masculine) |
as | them, you all (feminine) |
o, a, os, as undergo a transformation when the verb they are attached to ends in -r, -s, or -z. In these cases, the final consonant of the verb is dropped, and the pronoun takes an initial l, becoming lo, la, los, or las. This phonetic adjustment facilitates smoother pronunciation and is a compulsory grammatical rule.
-r: Fazer (to do/make) + o (it) becomes Fazê-lo. Example: Vou fazer o bolo → Vou fazê-lo (I'm going to make it). Notice the r is dropped, and an accent is added to the vowel if it's open. For infinitive verbs preceded by an auxiliary, the pronoun can also attach to the auxiliary: Eu o vou fazer.
-s: Fizéssemos (we would do/make) + o (it) becomes Fizéssemo-lo. Example: Se fizéssemos o trabalho... → Se fizéssemo-lo... (If we did the work...). This is more common in EP. For verbs in the present or imperfect subjunctive, the final s is dropped before adding -lo/-la.
-z: Fez (he/she/it did/made) + a (it) becomes Fê-la. Example: Ele fez a lição → Ele fê-la (He did it). The final z is dropped.
-m, -ão, -õe), the pronouns o, a, os, as transform into no, na, nos, nas. This is less common with direct object pronouns but can occur. Example: Quando viram o menino → Quando o viram or Quando viram-no. This particular transformation is more frequently observed with indirect object pronouns (lhe).
Eu não o vi (I didn't see him). Sempre te ajudo (I always help you). Quem o fez? (Who did it?).
Vi-o ontem (I saw him yesterday). Ajudo-te sempre (I always help you). Fazê-lo é fácil (Doing it is easy).
Encontrar-me-ei com ele (I will meet with him). Far-lhe-ei um favor (I would do him a favor). This construction involves splitting the verb stem and adding the pronoun between the stem and the ending.
When To Use It
- Avoiding Redundancy: This is the most fundamental use. Instead of saying
Eu li o livro. O livro era bom.(I read the book. The book was good.), you'd sayEu li o livro. Ele era bom.(Using a subject pronoun for the second sentence here, orEu o li. Ele era bom.if the verb was repeated). More commonly:Você viu o filme? Sim, eu o vi.(Did you see the movie? Yes, I saw it.) Here,oreplaceso filme.
- Answering Questions: Pronouns are essential for giving succinct answers to questions about objects or people. For example, if someone asks,
Você encontrou a chave?(Did you find the key?), you can respond withSim, eu a encontrei(Yes, I found it), rather than repeatinga chave.
- Giving Commands (Imperatives): When issuing commands, especially in the affirmative, direct object pronouns attach to the end of the verb (ênclise), often undergoing the
-lo/-latransformation. ConsiderPegue o livro!(Grab the book!). If the book is already understood, you'd sayPegue-o!(Grab it!). Similarly,Envie a mensagem!(Send the message!) becomesEnvie-a!. For negative commands in BP, the pronoun precedes:Não o pegue!(Don't grab it!).
- Expressing Feelings or Relationships: Verbs that express emotions or relationships often take direct object pronouns. For example,
Eu te amo(I love you) orEu o adoro(I adore him/it). These are common phrases where using the full noun would sound less natural, likeEu amo vocêis common in BP, butEu te amois also perfectly natural.
- With Auxiliary Verbs and Infinitives/Gerunds: When you have a construction with an auxiliary verb (e.g.,
poder,querer,ir) followed by an infinitive or gerund, the direct object pronoun has some flexibility. In Brazilian Portuguese, it can either precede the auxiliary verb or attach to the infinitive/gerund. In European Portuguese, it typically attaches to the infinitive/gerund or precedes the auxiliary under specific conditions (e.g., negative words). - BP:
Eu o quero comprarOREu quero comprá-lo(I want to buy it). - EP:
Eu quero comprá-loOR (less common without an attractor)Eu o quero comprar. - BP:
Estou o lendoOREstou lendo-o(I am reading it). - EP:
Estou lendo-o.
Common Mistakes
- The "Eu vi ele" Trap (and the formal vs. informal divide): This is perhaps the most pervasive error, particularly among learners of Brazilian Portuguese. While prescriptive grammar dictates
Eu o vi(I saw him) orEu a vi(I saw her), it is extremely common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese to hear and use subject pronouns (ele,ela,eles,elas) as direct objects:Eu vi ele,Eu vi ela,Eu vi eles,Eu vi elas. This usage is considered informal or colloquial and is generally accepted in casual settings. However, in formal writing, academic contexts, or official communication, this construction is incorrect. For European Portuguese, this substitution is less common and generally considered incorrect in all contexts. Your choice depends on the register and audience. For exams or formal documents, stick too/a/os/as. For a casual chat with friends in Brazil,vi elemight sound more natural.
- Gender and Number Mismatch: Forgetting that direct object pronouns
o,a,os,asmust agree in gender and number with the noun they replace. This is a common oversight. For example, ifa casa(the house) is feminine singular, replacing it with a masculine pronoun likeois incorrect.Eu comprei a casa e vendi o.(Wrong:orefers toa casa). Correct:Eu comprei a casa e vendi-a.(I bought the house and sold it). Always double-check the gender and number of the noun before substituting the pronoun.
- Confusion with Indirect Object Pronouns: Direct object pronouns replace the recipient of the action; indirect object pronouns replace the recipient of the action to or for whom something is done (
lhe,lhes). A common mistake is usingoorawherelheis required. The "to/for" test is invaluable here: if you can insert "to" or "for" before the noun in English, it's likely an indirect object. For example,Eu dou o livro ao João(I give the book to John). Here,o livrois the direct object,ao Joãois the indirect object. Correct:Eu o dou a ele(I give it to him) orEu lhe dou o livro(I give him the book). NeverEu o dou lhe.
- Incorrect Placement (BP vs. EP): The differences in pronoun placement between Brazilian Portuguese (proclise) and European Portuguese (ênclise) can lead to errors. A BP speaker might incorrectly use ênclise where proclise is natural in BP, and vice versa for an EP speaker. For example, in BP,
Me ajude!is extremely common, while prescriptively it should beAjude-me!orMe ajudein a negative construction (Não me ajude). In EP,Ajuda-me!is the norm. Be aware of the conventions of the dialect you are primarily learning or using. Generally, in BP, pronouns are attracted to precede the verb by negative words (não o vi), adverbs (sempre te ajudo), relative pronouns (a pessoa que me ajudou), and interrogative pronouns (quem te ligou?). Without such attractors, ênclise is formally required, but proclise is still very common in spoken BP (Eu te vi).
- Ignoring the
-lo/-laTransformation: Forgetting to apply the-lo/-la(and-no/-na) transformations when the verb ends in-r,-s, or-z(or nasal sounds) is another frequent error. SayingVou ver oinstead ofVou vê-loorEu fiz ainstead ofEu fê-lamakes your speech sound unpolished and grammatically incorrect. These transformations are mandatory for correct pronunciation and grammar.
Real Conversations
Direct object pronouns are fundamental to fluent, natural Portuguese across all registers, from casual texts to formal presentations. Their usage varies subtly with context and regional dialect, reflecting the dynamic nature of everyday communication.
- Casual Texting/Instant Messages (Brazilian Portuguese): In informal digital communication in BP, you will frequently see direct object pronouns (especially o/a, me/te) in proclitic position, often even without typical attractors. The ele/ela substitution for o/a is also extremely common.
- Te ligo mais tarde. (I'll call you later.) - Very common, even if prescriptively Ligo-te or Eu te ligo. Here te is proclitic.
- Vi ele no shopping. (I saw him at the mall.) - Colloquial usage of ele as a direct object.
- Mando a foto pra você. (I'll send the photo to you.) This often stays with the noun unless being extremely concise.
- Amei! (Loved it!) - Often the pronoun o or a is omitted when implied, especially in short reactions.
- Casual Conversation (Brazilian Portuguese): The ele/ela substitution is ubiquitous in spoken BP. While grammatically informal, it's how many Brazilians speak daily.
- Friend A: Você viu o novo filme? (Did you see the new movie?)
- Friend B: Vi, sim! Gostei muito de ele. (Yes, I saw it! I liked it a lot.) - ele as direct object, though formally gostei muito dele (indirect object, "liked of it"). Gostei muito do filme would also be common.
- Me ajuda aqui. (Help me here.) - me in proclisis without an attractor.
- Formal Communication (Brazilian and European Portuguese): In professional emails, academic papers, or official speeches, adherence to prescriptive grammar is expected. This means proper use of o, a, os, as, and correct placement, often prioritizing ênclise when no proclitic attractor is present, especially in EP.
- Recebemos o documento e analisá-lo-emos em breve. (We received the document and will analyze it shortly.) - Formal mesóclise in EP, or very formal BP.
- Encaminho-lhe o relatório para sua revisão. (I forward the report to you for your review.) - Here lhe is indirect, but it shows formal pronoun usage.
- Não o vimos na reunião. (We didn't see him at the meeting.) - Correct proclisis due to não.
- European Portuguese Everyday Speech: EP tends to follow the prescriptive rules more closely, with ênclise being the default for affirmative sentences without attractors.
- Encontrámo-lo na rua. (We found him on the street.) - o attached to encontrámos.
- Podes-me emprestar o livro? (Can you lend me the book?) - me attached to Podes.
- Vou comprá-lo amanhã. (I'm going to buy it tomorrow.) - o attached to the infinitive, after -lo transformation.
These examples illustrate that while the core function of direct object pronouns remains constant, their specific application is nuanced by context, formality, and regional dialect. Being aware of these patterns allows you to adapt your language to sound appropriate and authentic.
Quick FAQ
- Q: Can I use
ofor an inanimate object likeo computador(the computer)?
Absolutely. In Portuguese, all nouns have grammatical gender, even inanimate objects. O computador is masculine, so if you want to replace it, you use o. For example, Comprei o computador (I bought the computer) can become Eu o comprei (BP) or Comprei-o (EP). Portuguese does not have a neutral "it" pronoun; everything is either referred to as "he" (o/ele) or "she" (a/ela) based on its grammatical gender.
- Q: Why do I often see
vê-loorfazê-loinstead ofver oorfazer o?
This is due to the mandatory phonological transformation rules discussed in the Formation Pattern section. When an infinitive verb (ending in -r) is followed by a direct object pronoun o, a, os, as, the -r is dropped, and the pronoun takes an initial l, becoming -lo, -la, -los, -las. This makes the words flow together more smoothly. Saying ver o sounds disjointed. Vou ver o filme becomes Vou vê-lo (I'm going to see it). Similarly, Fazer o trabalho becomes Fazê-lo (to do it). The accent mark is added to indicate the new stressed syllable and open vowel sound if applicable.
- Q: Is
Eu amo vocêwrong? Why do I also hearEu te amo?
Neither is inherently "wrong," but they carry different nuances and are used differently across dialects. Você in Brazilian Portuguese functions as both a subject and an object pronoun. Eu amo você is perfectly grammatically correct and extremely common in BP, often used in everyday conversation to express "I love you." Eu te amo is also correct and generally sounds a bit more intimate, poetic, or perhaps even more formal in BP, while in European Portuguese, Eu amo-te (with ênclise) is the standard and most natural way to say "I love you." The choice depends on regional conventions and the desired level of intimacy or formality. In essence, você (like o/a) acts as the formal equivalent of tu (te) in BP, leading to the use of você as an object pronoun where te or lhe might be used in EP.
- Q: How do direct object pronouns behave in negative sentences?
In negative sentences, especially in Brazilian Portuguese, the negative particle não (not) acts as a proclitic attractor, meaning the direct object pronoun must precede the verb. For example, Eu não vi o filme (I didn't see the movie) becomes Eu não o vi. It is incorrect to say Eu não vi-o. This rule applies consistently across all negative constructions (nunca o fiz, jamais o direi). In European Portuguese, while the negative particle is an attractor, ênclise can still occur in some very formal or literary contexts, though próclise is more common.
- Q: What about other pronouns like
se? Are they direct objects?
The pronoun se is highly versatile in Portuguese and performs various functions, but it is not a direct object pronoun in the same category as o, a, me, te. Se can function as a reflexive pronoun (Ele se vestiu - He dressed himself), an impersonal pronoun (Fala-se português no Brasil - Portuguese is spoken in Brazil), a reciprocal pronoun (Eles se abraçaram - They hugged each other), or part of an indefinite subject construction (Não se sabe). While se relates to the verb's action, its grammatical role is distinct and much more complex than the direct object pronouns we've covered, which specifically replace the noun that directly receives the action. Treat se as a separate, advanced topic once you've mastered the basic direct object pronouns.
- Q: If I use
Vocêas a subject, should I useteoro/aas the object pronoun when referring toVocê?
This is a point of divergence between dialects and formality. In Brazilian Portuguese, when você is the subject, the corresponding direct object pronoun is typically o or a (or você itself, as in Eu amo você). So, Eu vi você becomes Eu o vi (if you're referring to a masculine você) or Eu a vi (if feminine). Using te with você is generally inconsistent as te corresponds to tu, not você. However, in very informal BP, especially in parts of the south, you might hear a mix. In European Portuguese, where tu is more prevalent, te would be used for the informal "you," and o/a would be used for formal "you" (o senhor/a senhora).
Direct Object Pronouns
| Person | Pronoun | English |
|---|---|---|
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1st Sing
|
me
|
me
|
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2nd Sing
|
te
|
you (inf)
|
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3rd Sing (M)
|
o
|
him/it
|
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3rd Sing (F)
|
a
|
her/it
|
|
1st Plur
|
nos
|
us
|
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2nd Plur
|
vos
|
you (pl)
|
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3rd Plur (M)
|
os
|
them
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3rd Plur (F)
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as
|
them
|
Meanings
Direct object pronouns replace the direct object of a sentence to avoid repeating the noun, making speech flow naturally.
First Person Singular
Me
“Ele me chama.”
“Você me entende?”
Second Person Singular (Informal)
You
“Eu te amo.”
“Eu te espero.”
Third Person Singular
Him/Her/It
“Eu o conheço.”
“Eu a vi ontem.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Subj + Pron + Verb
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Eu o vejo.
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Negative
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Subj + não + Pron + Verb
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Eu não o vejo.
|
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Question
|
Pron + Verb + Subj?
|
O vejo?
|
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Short Answer
|
Pron + Verb
|
O vejo.
|
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Infinitive
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Verb + -lo/-la
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Vou vê-lo.
|
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Gerund
|
Verb + -ndo + -lo
|
Estou vendo-o.
|
Formality Spectrum
Eu o vejo. (Daily conversation)
Eu o vejo. (Daily conversation)
Eu vejo ele. (Daily conversation)
Tô vendo ele. (Daily conversation)
Direct Object Pronoun Map
Singular
- me me
- te you
- o/a him/her
Plural
- nos us
- os/as them
Examples by Level
Ele me ama.
He loves me.
Eu te vejo.
I see you.
Eu o conheço.
I know him.
Ela a quer.
She wants it (the apple).
Você não o comprou?
Didn't you buy it?
Eu a vi na festa.
I saw her at the party.
Eles me chamaram.
They called me.
Quem te contou?
Who told you?
Eu gostaria de o convidar.
I would like to invite him.
Não a vi desde ontem.
I haven't seen her since yesterday.
Eles nos esperam.
They are waiting for us.
Você os conhece?
Do you know them?
Se eu a visse, falaria com ela.
If I saw her, I would talk to her.
Eles não os teriam aceitado.
They wouldn't have accepted them.
Ela me disse que os levaria.
She told me she would take them.
Não se pode os ignorar.
One cannot ignore them.
Tendo-o visto, decidi sair.
Having seen him, I decided to leave.
Não mo deram.
They didn't give it to me.
Fê-lo com cuidado.
He did it with care.
Dá-me um abraço.
Give me a hug.
Dir-se-ia que eles o sabiam.
One would say they knew it.
Vê-los-ei amanhã.
I will see them tomorrow.
Não o tendo feito, arrependeu-se.
Not having done it, he regretted it.
Pô-lo sobre a mesa.
He put it on the table.
Easily Confused
Learners mix up 'o/a' and 'lhe'.
Learners use 'ele/ela' instead of 'o/a'.
Learners don't know where to put the pronoun.
Common Mistakes
Eu amo ele.
Eu o amo.
Eu vejo a.
Eu a vejo.
Eu o vejo a mesa.
Eu vejo a mesa.
Eu te vejo o carro.
Eu vejo o carro.
Eu não vejo o.
Eu não o vejo.
Eu o compro a maçã.
Eu compro a maçã.
Eu a vejo ele.
Eu o vejo.
Eu vou ver-o.
Eu vou vê-lo.
Eu o tenho visto.
Eu tenho-o visto.
Eu lhe vi.
Eu o vi.
Dá-me-o.
Dá-mo.
Eu o farei.
Fá-lo-ei.
Eu vi-o.
Eu o vi.
Sentence Patterns
Eu ___ vejo.
Você não ___ conhece?
Eu vou ___ convidar.
Eles ___ teriam visto.
Real World Usage
Já te vi!
Eu o amo!
Eu a conheço.
Eu a quero.
Onde posso encontrá-lo?
Eu o enviarei.
Gender Matters
Avoid Subject Pronouns
Placement
Regional Differences
Smart Tips
Replace the second noun with a pronoun.
Always put the pronoun between 'não' and the verb.
Attach the pronoun to the end with a hyphen.
Use 'o/a' before the verb.
Pronunciation
Vowel reduction
The 'o' and 'a' pronouns are unstressed and often reduced.
Proclisis
Eu ↗ o ↘ vejo.
The pronoun is unstressed before the verb.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Remember 'MOTA' (Me, O, Te, A) — the core four pronouns.
Visual Association
Imagine a tennis ball being hit. The person hitting it is the subject, the ball is the direct object. The pronoun 'o' or 'a' is the ball flying through the air to the receiver.
Rhyme
Para o objeto direto, use o 'me' ou o 'te', se for ele ou ela, use o 'o' ou o 'a' você vê.
Story
Maria loves her cat. She feeds the cat. She says 'Eu o alimento' (I feed it). The cat purrs. She loves it. 'Eu o amo'.
Word Web
Challenge
Write 5 sentences about your daily routine using at least one direct object pronoun in each.
Cultural Notes
In Brazil, 'o/a' are often replaced by 'ele/ela' in speech, but 'me/te' remain standard.
In Portugal, the pronoun is almost always placed after the verb with a hyphen.
Similar to Portugal, formal usage is preferred in writing.
Derived from Latin accusative pronouns (me, te, illum, illam).
Conversation Starters
Você me entende?
Você o conhece?
Você a viu ontem?
Quem os chamou?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Eu ___ vejo. (him)
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Eu não vejo o.
Eu leio o livro. -> Eu ___ leio.
In Brazil, the pronoun usually goes before the verb.
A: Você viu a Maria? B: Sim, eu ___ vi.
não / o / eu / vejo
Which is for 'me'?
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesEu ___ vejo. (him)
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Eu não vejo o.
Eu leio o livro. -> Eu ___ leio.
In Brazil, the pronoun usually goes before the verb.
A: Você viu a Maria? B: Sim, eu ___ vi.
não / o / eu / vejo
Which is for 'me'?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesEla ama **o namorado**. Ela ___ ama.
Você ___ ouve? (Do you hear me?)
vi / os / Eu
Select the correct option:
Match correctly:
Vou ___.
Eu vi a casa e comprei o.
Ela nos ajuda.
How do you say 'I love you' in Portugal?
- Você lavou as roupas? - Sim, eu ___ lavei.
respeita / Ele / me
Select the verb that uses o/a, not lhe.
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
In informal Brazilian Portuguese, yes. In formal writing, no.
Usually before the verb in Brazil.
Use 'a' instead of 'o'.
No, 'lhe' is an indirect object.
To avoid repetition.
Yes, they use hyphens after the verb.
Use 'os' or 'as'.
Yes, with complex verb tenses.
Scaffolded Practice
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2
3
4
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
lo/la
Portuguese is more consistent with 'o/a' for direct objects.
le/la
French has more complex rules for vowel elision (l').
Akkusativ
German changes the article, not just the pronoun.
o (particle)
Japanese doesn't use pronouns in the same way.
Suffixes
Arabic pronouns are suffixes, not separate words.
None
No conjugation or pronoun changes.
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