This article explores the conditions that underlie the differential marking of objects in Spanish. It is argued here that the A-marker of the direct object is the realization of features in D (class and animate) and features in the verb (affectedness). These features must be part of the label Phi that dominates the VP. https://www.ealisboa.com/super-pick-Neon-Green-Kenya-Tree-Coral-save-extra/