What added word endings really mean?

Question

Hola! I am interested to know about infinitive word endings which I have been studying, that can mean his/her/them/me or it and want to know if they are correct. For instance does "Verla", mean "see her", and "Verlo" mean both "see him" or "See it", depending on the context? Also can you say "Ayudarlas" for "Help them"? I have seen alot of this, such as "Leerlo" Or "Ayudarme" and have not seen any chart with these type of infinitive endings or a method of which verbs they work with. So far the help on this site has been invaluable and I have benefited hugely from the answers and advice, so thanks in advance to the people who help me out.

Great question! - francobollo, Apr 6, 2012

Thanks for posting!:) - rac1, Apr 6, 2012

This site is definitely wonderful about helping people out!! - kdrinning, Apr 6, 2012

I think so too, Kdrinning.:):) - rac1, Apr 6, 2012

Answer 1

Yes, all that you have it right.

Indirect/Direct object pronouns can be attached to the end of an infinitive when there is a conjugated verb that preceeds it.

For example:

Quiero darle un regalo a ella.

I want to give her a gift.

Puedes ayudarnos? No podemos hacerlo.

*Can you help us? We can't do it.

They can also be attached when the verb acts as a noun.

Nada es mejor que verte otra vez

Nothing is better than seeing you again.

And also with commands.

¡Dámelo!

Give it to me!

Great response! - francobollo, Apr 6, 2012

No podemos hacerlo is better translated as we are not able to do it in this context, with regards to showing the verb in its infinitive form - afowen, Apr 6, 2012

Thanks thats great just wondered if could you possibly expand on this to include all the indirect/direct verb endiings you can use? - comtech2000, Apr 7, 2012

Answer 2

Spanish Grammar and Quizzes

Under the heading, Pronouns, are Direct Object and Indirect Object information and practice quizzes. I hope these help!

Thank you so much for your kind and warm words about your learning here!

Thanks for the link, Quizzes are always a great learning tool, I will try these out! - comtech2000, Apr 7, 2012

Answer 3

I think BradyLabuda answered very well, i just want to add some examples with conjugated verbs: Lo ha visto dentro y lo ha robado. Los ha informado de que han atacado a su marido. Niclas lo ha visto y lo ha mirado sorprendido. me la dijó, no pude creerla. Also the same as our friend said, in case of imperative form for example we say: Dímelo Díme: tell me, lo:it