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When there are direct and indirect object pronouns in a sentence with a conjugated verb that is followed by an infinitive or a present participle, the position of the pronouns can be:
- In front of the verb structure.
- Right after the infinitive/present participle and connected to it.
Look at these other examples:
Es el cumpleaños de Joaquín. Tengo que enviarle una tarjeta.It is Joaquín's birthday. I have to send him a card.
Es el cumpleaños de Joaquín. Le tengo que enviar una tarjeta.It is Joaquín's birthday. I have to send him a card.
Affirmative commands
When there are direct and indirect object pronouns in a sentence with an affirmative command the pronouns must be placed right after the command and connected to it. It cannot be placed in front.
Read and listen to these examples:
Remember that there are sentences which have more than one object pronoun. In these cases, the indirect pronoun must be placed first, and the direct pronoun after, not the other way around. Both pronouns must be together.
Here are some more examples:
Los quiere comprar se.
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