les

/ˈles/, [ˈles]

les, them


Pronoun les

  1. dative of ellos and ellas; to them, for them
  2. dative of ustedes; to you all, for you all (formal)

Article les m pl or f pl

  1. (gender-neutral, neologism) the

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Examples
  • La guerra solo les gusta a aquellos que no la vieron.

    The war is liked by only those who haven't seen it.

  • Le odian porque les manda un montón de deberes.

    They hate him because he gives them a mountain of homework.

  • A las personas de la antigüedad les gustaba contar historia de valentía.

    Ancient people liked to tell stories of bravery.

  • Yo les exprimí el jugo a las naranjas.

    I squeezed the juice out of the oranges.

  • A las ardillas les gusta comer nueces.

    Squirrels like to eat nuts.

  • Les dimos comida.

    We gave them food.

  • Tom les contó a Mary y a sus hijos una historia interesante.

    Tom told Mary and her children an interesting story.

  • ¿Por qué les dirán "Esenciales del jazz"?

    Why would they call them "Jazz essentials"?

  • Tom y Mary hicieron lo que se les dijo.

    Tom and Mary did what they were told.

  • A muchos estadounidenses les gustan los autos veloces.

    Many Americans like fast cars.

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