pronoun

les

they · tell

Es una palabra que se usa para referirse a varias personas o cosas cuando se les da algo o se les dice algo.

The word "les" in Spanish is a pronoun that can be used as an indirect object or reflexive pronoun. It translates to "them" or "to them" in English. It is used to indicate that the action of the verb is being performed for or to more than one person.

For example, in the sentence "Les di los libros" (I gave the books to them), "les" functions as the indirect object pronoun referring to the people receiving the books.

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Examples

Mamá les prepara la cena a sus hijos.pronoun

Mom prepares dinner for them, her children.

Mando una carta a mis padres y les llamo por la noche.pronoun

I send a letter to my parents and I call them at night.

Les conté una historia divertida a mis vecinos.pronoun

I told my neighbors a funny story.

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