Direct Object Pronouns

The Spanish direct object pronouns are me, te, lo, la, nos, os, los, las. Direct object pronouns are used to substitute for direct objects.

John bought the pizza. (direct object - the pizza)
John bought it. (direct object pronoun - it)

Juan compró la pizza. (direct object - la pizza)
Juan la compró. (direct object pronoun - la)

Juan compró el pollo. (direct object - el pollo)
Juan lo compró. (direct object pronoun - lo)

Examples:

¿Me ves? - Do you see me?
Te oigo. - I hear you.
Lo conozco. - I know him. (I know you.)
Lo conozco a él. - I know him.
Lo conozco a usted. - I know you.

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