Nosotros imperative with double object pronouns

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Nosotros imperative with double object pronouns

¿Se quita la s del imperativo de nosotros cuando "selo" lo sigue?  Por ejemplo: mostremosselo o mostremoselo

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SilviaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Stephen R.

In Spanish, when using the "nosotros" imperative with double object pronouns, the final "-s" of the verb ending "-mos" is dropped if the pronouns "se" or "nos" are attached to the verb.

For example, the correct form of "mostremos" + "se" + "lo" becomes "mostrémoselo" (let's show it to him/her/them). The final "-s" from "mostremos" disappears when "se" is added. This is a standard grammatical rule designed to simplify pronunciation.

The "-s" is removed to avoid awkward or difficult-to-pronounce combinations like "mostremosselo." This adjustment makes the word smoother and easier to say.

More examples:

Digámoselo. (Let’s tell it to him/her.)

Enviémoselo. (Let’s send it to them.)

Mostrémoselo. (Let’s show it to him/her.)

Démoselo. (Let’s give it to them.)

Exception:

This rule only applies when attaching two object pronouns to the "nosotros" imperative. If there are no pronouns or only one pronoun, the "-s" remains.

Examples:

Mostremos respeto. (Let’s show respect.)

Mostremosle la carta. (Let’s show him/her the letter.)

In summary, when two pronouns are added to the "nosotros" imperative, such as "se" and "lo/la/los/las", the "-s" is dropped. This rule helps maintain smoother pronunciation in Spanish.

I hope this explanation has been useful to you.

Buen finde

Silvia

Stephen R. asked:

Nosotros imperative with double object pronouns

¿Se quita la s del imperativo de nosotros cuando "selo" lo sigue?  Por ejemplo: mostremosselo o mostremoselo

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