Object pronoun suffixes

Question

Is it acceptable to affix an object pronoun to the end of a conjugated verb? It can be done for participles, infinitives, and commands, but can it be done for otherwise conjugated verbs?

Acceptable:

Dígame, dámelo

Pidiéndole

Irme

Questionable:

Diome

Tiénelo

Díjole

I've read the questionable forms in 19th century literature, but it seems to have fallen out of style of late. What's the colloquial usage nowadays?

Answer 1

Welcome to the forum, interesting question

the last three are correct, but out of style, only seen in some old writings. I think this form is also used in Galicia.

Diome = me dio

Tiénelo = tenlo (imperative form), lo tiene

Díjole = le dijo

Great! Thank you for such a quick response :) - theshepster, Mar 26, 2010

welcome, shepster, I saw your other interesting question too, great:) - 00494d19, Mar 26, 2010