Enclithic Pronouns

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• When they used?
• Examples of enclitic pronouns
• How do they combine?
• How are they written?

The enclitic pronouns They are the ones that can be joined or welded to the verb to give rise to a new word, which also completes its meaning through context. For example: letI, loosethe, dressestea.

Like all pronouns, They are the words that generically name something already known by the interlocutors, with the intention of not having to continually repeat those phrases. In this case, the enclitic pronouns refer to a direct object or an indirect object.

For example: Billmelo.

• bill: verb
• I: indirect object
• the: direct object

• See also: Pronouns

When they used?

The introduction of the enclitic pronoun is not always admissible.

(!) Right. From an affirmative sentence.
For example: He was writing a novel. / Was writingthe.
(!) Right. From an affirmative structure in imperative.
For example: Sign that contract / Firmthe.
(!) Incorrect. In a negative structure in imperative.
For example: Don't sign the contract. / Do not signthe (Right: don't sign it)
(!) Incorrect. Certain verbs conjugated in indicative or subjunctive.
For example: I put the vase. / Púsethe(Right: I put it)

Examples of enclitic pronouns

1. The. For example: Lookthe, is more beautiful than ever.
2. The. For example: The guests have arrived, registerthe please.
3. The. For example: I still can not believethe.
4. The. For example: Write downthe on the spreadsheet.
5. You. For example: Carriesyou a coffee to the director, please.
6. Them. For example: Gavethem what they want to hear.
7. I. For example: I can not moveI.
8. Tea. For example: We are very happy to havetea here.
9. Us. For example: Accompanyus to the police station please.
10. I know. For example: StayI know in silence for a few minutes.

How do they combine?

Many enclitic pronouns can be combined with others of the same category, only to join the verb there. For example:

• Me + la / los / lo / los. For example: Pass me the books / passmelos
• Te + la / las / lo / los. For example: Change that name / changetelo
• We-the / the / the / the. For example: Take care of the house / take caresela

How are they written?

Words that carry enclitic pronouns are often esdrújulas (accented on the third to last syllable, they always carry an accent).

For example: Sing that old tune. The verb "sings" becomes an esdrújula word in its enclitic form and therefore requires the tilde: sing it.

When enclitic pronouns are combined with others, they form sobreesdrújulas words, stressed on the syllable before the penultimate. For example: Lend your toy to your brother / loanI know.

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