Le: to him, to her, to you
Pronunciation: leh (stress the capital letters)
Le means “to him, to her, to you” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to him, to her, to you (formal)
- How to say it: leh
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “le” means and how to use it
Le is the indirect object pronoun meaning “to him,” “to her,” or “to you” (formal). Its plural is “les.”
Examples with audio
- Le doy un regalo a mi mamá.I give my mom a gift.
- Le pregunté la hora.I asked him the time.
- ¿Qué le pasa?What is wrong with him?
Usage tip
Use le for the person who receives or benefits from the action, and lo/la for the thing or person that is directly acted on. Before lo, la, los, las, le becomes “se.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to him, to her, to you” in Spanish?
“to him, to her, to you” in Spanish is “le.” It is pronounced leh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “le”?
Say leh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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