Regarding Lesson 2.3 (in/direct object pronoun)

Question

Hello...

On speaking section, I don't understand why the following sentence is wrong: Stefani da un reloj a mí.

I understand "Stefani me da un reloj" is correct but why the one above is not OK? In a nut shell, I think I didn't understand from the lesson when we can use "a mí" or "me." Is there rules?

Thanks!!

Answer 1

Hola, Marianne,

I used to have the same question as you, but you may read this grammar unit to get your puzzle solved. http://www.spanishdict.com/topics/show/17

Let me quote its key point here.

In general the indirect object of a sentence will ALWAYS use an indirect object pronoun whether or not there is also an indirect object noun phrase.

Thank you for the guide. - Marianne_F, Dec 27, 2013

Answer 2

It's right but a bit redundant. "me" is already saying that she's giving it ¨to me¨, so that last "a mí" would be kind of like saying "She gave me a watch for me". (it would actually be to me in English)

I hope this was helpful.

The 2 sentences are separate and I wanted to know when to use "a mí" and "me" but thanks for your help anyways! - Marianne_F, Dec 27, 2013