Use Enclisis (Verb-Pronoun) when starting sentences or giving commands, modifying the pronoun to -lo or -no if the verb ends in R, S, Z, or nasal sounds.

• Pronoun attaches to end of verb with hyphen.
• Mandatory at the start of sentences.

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B1 Pronouns

Portuguese Pronoun Placement with Infinitives: me ver or ver-me?

Place pronouns after infinitives unless a 'magnetic' word pulls them forward or you're aiming for a casual Brazilian style.

• Pronouns usually follow infinitives with a hyphen...
• In Brazil, pronouns often move before the infiniti...

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