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Direct object and reflexive pronouns with commands
	affirmative commands - attach reflexive, direct, and indirect object pronouns to the end
	Written accent marks must be added to maintain the appropriate stress and pronunciation.
		Informal affirmative commands		Formal affirmative commands
		¡Tómalas!	Take these!	Llévela, por favor.	Bring it, please. (singular)
		Cepíllase los dientes.	Brush your teeth.	Pídanle fruta.	Ask him for fruit. (plural)
	negative commands - Place reflexive, direct, and indirect object pronouns just between the verb and the no
		Informal negative commands		Formal negative commands
		No les des los dulces.	Don't give them sweets.	No le escuchen.	Don't listen to him.
		No te laves las manos aquí.	Don't wash your hands here.	No las búsque ahora.	Don't look for them now.

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