Double Object Pronouns
Pronombres dobles
Using both pronouns together: se lo, te la, and their order.
The rule
When both pronouns show up, the order is fixed: INDIRECT first, DIRECT second (me lo, te la, nos los). '¿Me pasas el babero?' → '¿Me lo pasas?'. The famous twist: le and les turn into SE before lo/la/los/las: 'Le doy el chupete' → 'Se lo doy' (never «le lo»). Spanish simply refuses two l-pronouns in a row.
Since se could be him, her, them or usted, add an a-phrase when it matters: 'Se lo di a la maestra'. Placement mirrors single pronouns, but the pair never splits: before a conjugated verb ('Te lo preparo ahora'), attached to an affirmative command ('Dámelo', 'Pásamela'), before a negative one ('No se lo des'), and with an infinitive or gerund you choose: both attached ('Voy a dárselo', accent added) or both in front ('Se lo voy a dar'), never one on each side.
Examples
¿El babero? Te lo paso ahora.
The bib? I'll pass it to you now. (indirect (te) before direct (lo))
¿El chupete? Se lo doy antes de dormir.
The dummy? I give it to him before sleep. (le + lo → se lo)
Ese es mi libro: dámelo, porfa.
That's my book: give it to me, please. (both attached to the command)
Es su juguete favorito, no se lo quites.
It's his favourite toy, don't take it from him. (before a negative command)
Se la voy a leer esta noche. / Voy a leérsela esta noche.
I'm going to read it to her tonight. (both in front, or both attached, never split)
Try it yourself
Three quick questions, straight from the app. No sign-up needed.
—¿Me pasas el babero? —Sí, ___ paso ya.
—Can you pass me the bib? —Yes, I'll pass it to you now.
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