Verb + DO + IO

Question

Is "Verb+IO+DO" often used in command? Sometimes I see : Dime (tell me). dimelo (tell me that), besame (kiss me)

Answer 1

To re-phrase your question,

Yes, Imperative + indirect object + direct object is used when all three of these parts of speech are used. You gave examples of the imperative construction.

In fact, the IO and DO are usually appended when using the imperative form of the verb.

You ommitted the accents in your examples, though.

dímelo; díme

Nice to see you again, Jeremias! Good explanation :) "dime" does not need an accent because the command "di" only has one syllable. It takes two appended pronouns to call for the accent. (dímelo is good). - GuitarWarrior, Sep 5, 2011

Ah, por supuesto GW. Gracias! - Jeremias, Sep 5, 2011

Answer 2

Tú commands...

Dímelo (with accent on the i) = Tell it to me. or Tell me that.

Bésame. = Kiss me.

When attaching pronouns to affirmative commands, we have to add an accent to maintain stress on the correct syllable. Pronouns are also attached to the infinitive, and the gerundio. With negative commands, we do not attach pronouns.

Tú commands...

No me lo digas. = Don't tell it to me.

No me beses. Don't kiss me.

When using object pronouns together, the indirect obect comes before the direct object.