When you're learning where to put object pronouns next to verbs in Spanish, it helps to know what these pronouns do. There are two types of object pronouns: direct and indirect. Knowing how to use them can make your conversations easier.

Types of Object Pronouns

1. Direct Object Pronouns: These pronouns receive the action of the verb. Here’s the list:

   • me (me)
   • te (you)
   • lo (him/it, for a boy)
   • la (her/it, for a girl)
   • nos (us)
   • os (you all, informal)
   • los (them, for boys)
   • las (them, for girls)

2. Indirect Object Pronouns: These pronouns show who the action is for. Here are the ones you need to know:

   • me (to me)
   • te (to you)
   • le (to him/her/you formal)
   • nos (to us)
   • os (to you all, informal)
   • les (to them)

Where to Put Object Pronouns

1. Before the verb: Most of the time, you will place object pronouns before the verb.

• Example: "Él me llama." (He calls me.)
• Example: "Ella nos ayuda." (She helps us.)

2. After the verb: If you see an infinitive (a “to” verb) or a gerund (an “-ing” verb), put the pronouns after the verb and attach them.

• Example (infinitive): "Voy a llamarte." (I am going to call you.)
• Example (gerund): "Está ayudándolo." (He is helping him.)

3. Commands:

• For positive commands: Put the pronoun after the verb and attach it.
  • Example: "Dímelo." (Tell it to me.)
• For negative commands: Put the pronoun before the verb.
  • Example: "No me hables." (Don’t talk to me.)

How to Use Object Pronouns in Sentences

Here are some examples to help you understand how these pronouns work:

• Subjunctive mood: "Es importante que me lo digas." (It’s important that you tell it to me.)
• Past tense:
  • "Yo te llamaba cada semana." (I used to call you every week.)
  • "Te llamé ayer." (I called you yesterday.)
• Future tense: "Te llamaré mañana." (I will call you tomorrow.)
• Conditional sentences: "Si me ayudas, te lo agradeceré." (If you help me, I will thank you for it.)
• Past actions: "He llamado a Juan." (I have called Juan.) You can also use a direct object pronoun: "Lo he llamado." (I have called him.)
• Comparative sentences: "Ella es más rápida que él." (She is faster than him.)
• With irregular verbs: For verbs like "ser" or "estar," make sure to put the pronouns in the right spot. For example, "Soy yo quien te ayuda." (It’s me who helps you.)

In conclusion, practicing these rules will help you get better at Spanish. As you learn, try to make your own sentences with different pronouns and see if you place them correctly next to the verbs.