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Indirect object pronouns

Mark G.B2Kwiziq community member

Indirect object pronouns

Hi. Why is the indirect object pronoun used in for example. “Le encanta la peli” When in English the the phrase “She loves the film” suggests the use of the Direct object pronoun.    As in the “The film delights her.”

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "How to say "something bores/annoys/saddens you" in Spanish"
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InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Mark

The structure used in this type of sentences in Spanish is different to the structure used in English. You can find a more detailed explanation on this lesson about gustar. Have a look here.

Saludos

Inma

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Indirect object pronouns

Hi. Why is the indirect object pronoun used in for example. “Le encanta la peli” When in English the the phrase “She loves the film” suggests the use of the Direct object pronoun.    As in the “The film delights her.”

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