Spanish Word Order - Direct, Indirect and Reflexive Pronouns

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[@Slippery-Stan-Miracle-Man]

About 1/4 of my Spanish confusion involves the question “Where did that ‘se’ come from?” Thanks for clearing up one example 👍🏻👍🏻

[@QrooSpanish]

Happy to help!

[@williamkasparchard1214]

😊😊😊😊

[@RM-jb2bv]

Or the ‘le’

[@dianaj3139]

How cool to have some examples... I have found that the better my Spanish gets, the more is Forgiven by the Spanish-speaking community, that being friends and family that have Spanish as a first language and in many cases it is their only language... The more I try and learn the better our friendship is!! MIL GRACIAS Paul!

[@Spenglish]

Same here. They appreciate the effort and are glad to see you grow in your Spanish. It takes courage to speak it when you don’t know it and that can be the most uncomfortable feeling but it’s worth it. One day we will be like Q Paul hopefully 🙏🏾

[@jc9291]

Yes, just like how in English we excuse a lot for non native speakers because we can understand what they are saying either way ☺️

[@RoboBreaker]

The difference is that "Lo estoy buscando" can easily be misheard as "I'm not looking", whereas "estoy buscandolo" is crystal clear over long distances or through a crowd

[@mwiebe2663]

“LE turns into SE before a DOP” and “RP, IOP, DOP” should be taught exactly like that in every Spanish curriculum. Short, sweet, and to the point. Plus easy to memorize.

[@user-wx2om5ng4w]

Will use the acronym RID to remember. Reflexive, Indirect, Direct pronoun order. Great lesson!

[@QrooSpanish]

I like that!

[@sandrabrown7466]

Me too😊

[@anneli1735]

…and for me as a non-native English speaker it’s like “get RID of that sh..” 🥳 so easy to remember 😂

[@shanemillard608]

The RID acronym helped me a while back. Hearing the negative always has the pronouns in front was good too. The irregularities on negative commands throws me off sometimes though.

[@user-xr5bx5ne5r]

This topic is my wall in moving my Spanish on. So I keep replaying the various episodes and Practice on ChatGPT. I think I am beginning to get somewhere now, thank you!

[@johnr.watson7500]

I'm doing the same, except I'm using DeepL and at last things are beginning to stick 😊

[@edwardburroughs1489]

I've been learning properly-ish for about 10 months and have reached the conclusion that this aspect of el Espanol is by far the most difficult for us English speakers. I feel the rest seems to translate very directly into English if you don't insist on idiomatic translations.

[@YoelMonsalve]

I'm a Spanish speaker (and don't know why I entered here😅), but believe me, there are a few structures that are not easily translated from/to each other language. For example, in English: "I told him not to insist on that anymore" ("Le dije (a él) que no siguiera insistiendo en eso"). I assure you that MOST of the Spanish speaker will end up all messed trying to translate that phrase 😅, we would probably write something like: "I told him don't insist on that", or so. Which is quite funny. It's totally natural for speakers of a language trying to keep structures that are somewhat similar to the ones he/she already knows in their native language, which is not always correct for the other (maybe yes, maybe not). The good thing is that 99.9% of the times, the speakers of the other language WILL understand you, so don't hesitate to start communicating with them as soon as you have an opportunity, and enjoy your journey!!

[@bikrambarua464]

Thanks for the' hierarchy ' it would help immensely. Look forward to more learning aids .

[@johnspielberger518]

Your lower rate of speech in this lesson helped me . Good subject matter , well done.

[@QrooSpanish]

I tend to talk to fast in many of my videos. Some viewers have told me that they lower the speed to 75%. You can do that under the gear icon on KZbin.

[@warrenjones4713]

Forgot to say. All these things I ALREADY know, but it is so hard to say them without having to stop and really think about them. Great lesson.

[@Carlos-qz7ul]

Me alegro de haber aprendido todo esto cuando era pequeño ! 😂 Mucho ánimo, se le ve a usted una persona seria que domina el tema ! 👍🍻

[@dianegoldfarb5692]

Rp, Iop, dop, que,bus,nof.... ha ha! Explained very clearly. Once you understand the 'rhythm' and order ,it is easier to understand. You just have to keep practicing it and seeing it in print as well. I think also it is important to watch your videos over and over, not just one time. The most difficult part is using it in conversation...easily! Thank you Paul.

[@jonathanshrum2350]

I love your videos! My mother remarried before I was a year old, so despite being very Irish/white, I grew up with a Mexican dad. I wasn't interested in Spanish as a kid, but now, at 31, I'm obsessed with learning, and your videos are the best. I enjoy the short videos, perfectly packed with the right amount of info to not overload us. I also really enjoy those 20-30min videos you put out during your initial lesson series (like the gustar, encantar, caer, etc... video). They're great for long commutes! My one suggestion would be monthly listening comprehension videos, like a short or medium-length monologue/story/convo. I feel like you'd blow everyone else's way! If you're into that kind of thing! We'd love to put your lessons to the test with you🎉

[@davidhsherrod]

Gracias por incluir las formas "vosotros". Y por esta lección. El orden de los pronombres es muy útil.

[@rickyhansen3822]

I don’t know about everybody else but I need all the help I can get with rp’s , iop’s and dop ‘s. So keep them coming. Still trying Rick. Buenos Dias

[@jasonbauter2512]

I've been learning Spanish for 26 years and have always had problems understanding how Spanish pronouns are used. Muchas Gracias Paul !!

[@warrenjones4713]

Scary. I have been studying for five years. I was hoping I would not be having to think about these at this point, but your 26 years gives me some comfort.

[@jasonbauter2512]

@@warrenjones4713 My advice is to just keep plugging away at it. You will get better eventually. Keep in mind that it took you many years to become fluent in your native language as well.

[@josh.SEA.SJU.2]

@@jasonbauter2512are you fluent in Spanish?

[@jasonbauter2512]

@@josh.SEA.SJU.2 I'm getting there. I still need to work at it. I need to improve my listening skills the most. I can usually figure out what I want to say. Having a mind programmed in English doesn't help much. Native Spanish speakers usually talk so fast I miss out on a bit of what they are saying. I'm not going to give up though.

[@hellscream4354]

I think a video comparing when to use imperfect instead of the simple would help a lot of us, I still find it confusing anyway as its used in different conditions compared to English. Great video as always

[@mikenickolaus1587]

"¿Aquién se le quedó la cola?" is a phrase I learned long ago to say when someone leaves a door open. I had zero understanding of why and when "le" and "les" were used at the time, so I frequently puzzled over the sentence structure. Your videos have helped to introduce and expand my understanding of IOPs. Thanks... I mean, gracias.

[@makkam999]

this is the only vid on youtube explaining this and to this depth. thanks!

[@Philosopearl]

Como siempre, inteligente, útil, y aprendizaje bien estructurado bien. Muchísimas gracias.

[@dennisannan9772]

Thanks u

[@kephillips99]

Thank you! It’s always great to learn something new 😊

[@JohnRPike]

Thanks for the hreat examples to step it out. Makes it totally relatable.

[@birgittastevenson8123]

Thank you so much for including the ‘os’, Paul. It saves me from having to look things up! 😁 You must have a large number of students who like me want to use their Spanish in Spain. Please keep it up! Love your videos 🤗

[@QrooSpanish]

According to the analytics, 12% of my viewers are in either the UK or Spain. I imagine that the folks in the UK are more interested in the Spanish spoken in Spain.

[@anneli1735]

@@QrooSpanish…and don’t forget those in Suramerica “voseos” 😉

[@jamesfreese4700]

Another great lesson-gracias!!!!

[@RyanT03]

It's amazing how you are able to cover this topic concisely in like 11 minutes. I've been trying to figure this out for so long. Thank you for this

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks. Over my life, many people have said that my only true ability was being able to simplify complex topics. Perhaps they were right.

[@00xero]

Great vid as usual! Re: the le -> se thing. Everyone explains it as being that way to avoid an awkward "le la" sound. I don't buy it 😛 That's not awkward to say imo, and there are WAY more awkward things that are accepted in Spanish. Eg something like "va a". I'm convinced there's another explanation that someone has yet to remember/dig up.

[@itz_jay23]

Siempre aprendo algo de tus videos. Gracias maestro

[@Aneta-qz3mt]

Genial explicacion. 👍👏

[@Slippery-Stan-Miracle-Man]

Thanks great lesson

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks for watching!

[@suthrnchk]

Great explanation and memory tips. This is the first time it makes sense to me. Now I just need to practice.

[@Thed_10]

Paul, that was a great lesson as always. I have no problem with them (IOP o DOP), all I need is more practice. But, let me go off a bit here. There's something I talk with you about and I don't know if it would make a very educative video, but it's about the pronunciations in Spanish. As Spanish learners, we are already given the heads up when it comes to pronouncing words with that have a tilde, but what about the ones that don't? This issue might be easy for some, but i know a majority of us are still finding this difficult. I heard there's a rule that involves "s" and "n" but ive never really found it useful and just like your great videos, I think I need a visual content explaining this topic. Thank you Sir, for your consideration! 🎉

[@hollywinters1935]

Another great video. You are a gifted teacher. I am so lucky to have come across your videos.

[@QrooSpanish]

Thank you!

[@maryduncan900]

Muchas gracias por compartir esta informacion

[@santhoshkumar-kq3de]

Super super helpful Mr. Paul. Thank you very much

[@QrooSpanish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dr.Pain0o]

Thank you so much Paul! This really stumped Me for a while, I have many Spanish books yet none that explain this (very important) grammar structure as well as you! Thanks for the examples as well 🤙🏾

[@QrooSpanish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonyaaustinson923]

Excellent as always!

[@QrooSpanish]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AtlasTargon-sj9gm]

Thank you so much for being concise! I am learning more and more Spanish so easily, it's pretty awesome! I nearly sound like a native.

[@QrooSpanish]

Happy to help!

[@mark-fb8pe]

✅ great lessons. thanks

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks!

[@leederbyshire6158]

Thanks Paul. Prof, if you ever tire of doing this content for free , I would happily pay a monthly fee. Please don’t ever stop. Obviously I don’t WANT to pay..but I would .👍

[@QrooSpanish]

That's very nice of you to offer. :)

[@dinaflores]

Awesome video!

[@sandrabrown7466]

Hi Paul. Thank you for the video, very succinct and to the point. As a matter of interest have you kept all the notes that you made when you were first learning Spanish, and if so could you share them? I know your move to Mexico will have resulted in clearing a lot of belongings but I hope you still have these. I’m guessing that at the time of learning you had no idea that you would eventually become such a fantastic teacher. I plucked up the courage and joined italki and although it’s only 30minutes a week it’s very helpful trying to converse. You gave me the confidence to do this. Muchas gracias 😊x

[@believeinpeace]

Perfecto, muchas gracias

[@QrooSpanish]

Con mucho gusto. :)

[@belilly3002]

This was a really great lesson.

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@catirerubio]

Actually it is that tough. Though your instruction helps a bunch.

[@hagendf]

This one is really good. The technical pronoun placement is one of my biggest sticking points at intermediate level.

[@sanmiguel805]

Instant like and sub. I covered this with my tutor from Medellin last night and knew it was something I needed to study on my own because I wasn’t getting it in the moment. This video was very clear and approachable. And I know I’ll be back here often going through your videos.

[@QrooSpanish]

Thank you!

[@unfilteredlife2207]

Boss i was waiting for your video ❤ u r my teacher better than uni prof

[@graceeckersley6443]

Sooo helpful, again 👏👏

[@QrooSpanish]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. :)

[@Glickan]

Great video, big thanks :)

[@oldhardrock2542]

Ponerse is to put on yourself, her self etc. So, Te pusiste la camisa? is actually translated as Did you put the shirt on yourself? Me la puse is I put it on myself. Helps me with the RPs.

[@Alt3ran]

You just summarized a 3 week lesson in 11 mins thank you!

[@gg13308]

Gracias por todos..buen dia

[@QrooSpanish]

Con mucho gusto. Gracias por seguir el canal. Un saludo.

[@Entonces]

Really great video. Thanks, I'll be back.

[@QrooSpanish]

Awesome!

[@Malvegil357]

I don't know which video it was where I asked about the word "cerrado." I discovered that the reason I could not find it as a verb conjugation of cerrar is because it is a feminine adjective meaning "closed." Cerrado is the masculine form and also doubles as a conjugation of cerrar.

[@michaelasorensen4426]

very informative and easy to follow video, but don´t forget Paul, Sí being used as YES needs an accent. you wrote si , which means if

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks for watching. These videos do have typos here and there. I should really hire an editor. :)

[@rhondacosta160]

Thank you for the OS :)

[@donaldkinsey5245]

Very helpful Paul. I’m using “Duolingo” and I reached unit 13 of 20. Duolingo hasn’t covered object placement yet. I see it all the time, but didn’t know the rule until now. By the way, I’m actually in Playa del Carmen exploring my retirement options. Thanks for all your help

[@michaelkucinski4021]

I use Duolingo, too. I'm at Section 6, unit 17. Am I ahead of or behind you? Duolingo recently changed the way it number units.

[@donaldkinsey5245]

@@michaelkucinski4021 You are ahead of me. I had the wrong terminology. There are 20 "units."

[@michaelkucinski4021]

Ok,thank you> I wish you luck with it. I seem to do ok on Duolingo, but I have some trouble understanding what's being said when I try watching Despierta América and some other shows. @@donaldkinsey5245

[@andrzejbanas7261]

¡Simplemente excelente! Es cierto que ya conocía varias de estas regles. Sin embargo, todo fue una buenísima revisión que me aclaró algunos puntos oscuros.

[@QrooSpanish]

Gracias. Me alegro de que te gustara.

[@marlinhowley9858]

Excellent.

[@JohnnyWeber-ef4qc]

Paul, I love your more advanced videos! I have a question about something one of my Spanish speaking friends said. I work in a restaurant. The guest sent their food back to be remade. My Spanish friend said “Le pongo queso?” I am wondering how “Le” is used in this scenario? Is the “Le” somehow referring to the person who wanted the remade food? Thank you!

[@QrooSpanish]

I actually have a video about that use. Le is used with poner with food meaning to "put some ingredient in it". Le pongo queso. I put cheese in it. Here's the video with examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npndZKFjlLKopM0

[@pauls.9954]

Thanks!

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks Paul.

[@richiesbbq]

I may have to go back and learn about conjugated verbs and infinitives and all these other terms that keep me confused. I have been at this for awhile and all these English vocabulary terms are the only thing keeping me from moving forward.

[@superpatrickman123]

Hi Paul do you have lesson dedicated for how to use imperfect?

[@QrooSpanish]

Not yet. Are you looking for a comparison video between the imperfect and the preterite?

[@superpatrickman123]

Hi Paul @@QrooSpanish no, not comparison but imperfect alone, I want to learn how to tell a story using imperfect.

[@suda_249]

Could you do a video on the word “se” as a pronoun?

[@michaelkane7021]

Just found you videos a few days ago. I love them! Great Job! You make it so easy and will really help my learning. In the meantime I have "stupid" question. Are ir and irse two distinct verbs or is irse just ir with the reflexive pronoun se? Does it even matter from a practical speaking standpoint?

[@anneli1735]

He’s got a video for ir/irse on his channel and yes there are differences even changing the meaning somehow. Maybe you want to look it up.

[@user-xr5bx5ne5r]

Lo que mas me gusta de chat gpt es Que Puede responderte en contexto.

[@rsmrymcgwn]

I hope everyone noticed the accent when attaching the DOP to the gerund to preserve the pronunciation.

[@QrooSpanish]

Hi Rosemary!

[@greene8097]

Great explanation of a subject that has given me fits. Just one nitpicky grammar note: The verb form ending in -ing in English and in Spanish with the two endings kendo and and is only a gerund when the verb form acts a noun. In your example, it is just a present participle!

[@QrooSpanish]

I know but that explanation confuses the crap out of people...lol. In Spanish, things are easier -- it is all el gerundio. That's why I keep things simple.

[@bobbykanasuah6010]

Hi Paul, a question please; what is the conjugation of the verb 'was' in Spanish? Thank you for your answer.

[@ivanivke]

Now that you added also “OS” in your conjugations your lessons are really “OS”ome!!! 😉👍🙏

[@QrooSpanish]

Haha

[@warrenjones4713]

Otra gran lección en video! You probably meant to say “to someone or for someone,” and not to someone or from someone. Buen trabajo.

[@QrooSpanish]

No, I meant from someone. Le robaron la billetera a la víctima. They stole the wallet from the victim.

[@warrenjones4713]

@@QrooSpanish wow. That is a new one for me. Thanks.

[@QrooSpanish]

There are other ways it can mean from: Le compré el vestido a mi vecina. I bought the dress from my neighbor.

[@warrenjones4713]

@@QrooSpanish thanks. As usual, English and Spanish differ in so many ways. I robbed the money from him. Him is the object of the preposition, from, and not an indirect object. Español es Quazy!.

[@QrooSpanish]

Lol Spanish is quite different in many ways.

[@user-ty7co1yk7r]

I am new to using KZbin but I really like your channels. How do I search for specific topics within your channels.

[@QrooSpanish]

Using the search bar on the channel.

[@tensaijuusan4653]

Another master class for a complicated piece of grammar but Le turns into Se only before a DOP that begins with the letter "L" - such as lo, la, los, and las - is that correct?

[@QrooSpanish]

It would be SE before any DOP.

[@stevecuzzi7845]

@QrooSpanish do you have an example where there is a reflexive pronoun, an indirect object pronoun, and a direct object pronoun all used in the same phrase?

[@YoelMonsalve]

If I am permitted, I will raise a comment. "Le di di la camisa a ella" -I gave it (the t-shirt) to her. Here, we have TWO objects, one is direct (the shirt) and the other is indirect (her). So, the more close equivalence between both languages would probably be "le di eso a ella"/"I gave it to her", ... which are pretty similar indeed. BUT, in Spanish we can alter the order of pronouns and use the DOP "se" here, resulting "se la di a ella". Note: "se" is referring to the shirt, not the lady. However, it's up to you whether or not transforming the direct object into a pronoun. A foreigner could well say either "le di la camisa a ella", or "se la di a ella". We would understand either.

[@rebeccapowell8021]

I wish there was a way to give alot of your videos two or more thumbs up!!! 0:52

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks!

[@user-ve8lt1bx1z]

Thanks! Nice job although I think Clarifying might be a better title than Mastering. Cue Homer Simpson. Doh!!!! Well done.

[@QrooSpanish]

Good suggestion. Thanks for the donation. Take care!

[@user-ve8lt1bx1z]

Yeah just having some fun. Your work here helps a lot. Tx. @@QrooSpanish

[@Malvegil357]

Concerning the sentence "Le dije que yo no queria ir a la playa" rendered as "I told him that I didn't want to go to the beach." In the first clause (I told him that) "I" is the subject, "him" is the indirect object since "le" is used. But is there a direct object or is this a clause that does not have one?

[@QrooSpanish]

No direct objectin that part.

[@Malvegil357]

Is it usually true that when someone says something to another the listener is an indirect object and there is no direct object?

[@Malvegil357]

I found the answer. Usually the listener is an indirect object, but the presence or lack of a direct object depends on other factors. If the speaker is simply conveying information, giving an order, expressing a feeling, or asking a question without specifying a direct object, there is no direct object.

[@ancientsoulhealing3556]

Thanks for a great video explains Paul! Question: Le diste la information a Maria. the ´Le´ in this sentence is to do with la information or Maria? Why can't it be ´Diste la information a Maria?´ Thanks in advance for your help.

[@QrooSpanish]

The LE is to her (to María). This is known as the redundant LE in Spanish. The tendency with certain verbs '' and DAR is one of them -- is to leave that object pronoun there in spite of the object being named. If you leave it off, it will sound unnatural or wrong to most native speakers. There are exceptions based on region. This video goes into more detail about it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZTWgWawfddpr5I

[@ancientsoulhealing3556]

@@QrooSpanish muchas gracias

[@TimoCleland]

You mentioned it can always go before a conjugated verb. At 4:27 it shows "Lo estoy buscando." Is estoy a conjugated verb? I didn't think it was. I'm probably missing something here.

[@QrooSpanish]

Yes, estoy is conjugated. It comes from estar.

[@TimoCleland]

@@QrooSpanish So it's conjugated in the infinitive? Yeesh, I thought the infinitive was it's own thing but it looks like it's a subjunctive mood? I hope this is right.

[@QrooSpanish]

No, the infinitive is the unconjugated form. That is estar - to be. It is conjugated into the 1st person present estoy. The second verb buscar is conjugated in the grundio- buscando.

[@lailaratibi6560]

👍💐🇪🇦

[@waters8853]

shouldn't it be buscándolo at 4:45?

[@QrooSpanish]

Yes.

[@TysonJensen]

I like to think there was an evil queen in Spain called Lela, and so we have to make it "se la" instead to avoid ever speaking her name.

[@QrooSpanish]

Haha

[@Cenlalowell]

How would learn to understand a Spanish speakers??? This is what im having to trouble with

[@thomasricardo9833]

😵‍💫

[@jazlynemilyy]

could you do mexican slang?

[@yanan3006]

I still get mixed up when to use the Dop and Iop😞

[@QrooSpanish]

Don't be hard on yourself. It takes some practice.

[@andresmeloso8106]

I love your teaching! Your calling wasn't 5, 0!!! Just saying!

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks!

[@andresmeloso8106]

@@QrooSpanish i want to invite you and your wife to visit me and my family! We have 2 places! Huatulco, or la ciudad de Oaxaca... Ven!

[@QrooSpanish]

Thanks for the invite. Huatulco is beautiful!

[@MrSquidd88]

Hay te watcho cucaracho

[@mihaitig]

I found this very confusing. Why you do this so harder. ...

[@cecilia_mackie]

That’s absolutely wonderful! Let’s connect?

[@cecilia_mackie]

Incredible! Let's be friends :)