Correct use of a direct object pronoun?

Question

Ok i'm not sure if this is one but this is the sentence:

Nos alojamos en un hotel al lado de la playa, me gusta le/lo porque el agua es caliente y limpia.

I'm trying to use the "le/lo" as a substitute for having to repeat "playa"

Which one should I use?

Cheers.

Answer 1

La playa is the subject of the second sentence (not the direct object). Also, le, lo, la don't follow a conjugated verb (except as an article). "La me gusta porque el agua está caliente y limpia."

This still leaves some confusion. What pleases you: the beach, or the fact that you are in a hotel beside it? That's a logic question, and we have the same difficulty in English.

We took a hotel beside the beach; it makes me happy because the water is warm and clean. What does "it" refer to? To me it looks like it refers to taking the hotel. The only way to clarify is to repeat "la playa."

Ok its just it's for a speaking exam and it may seem rather repetitive but thanks man :) - student-bo, Jun 21, 2011

Answer 2

"Le" is an indirect object pronoun. So if you're looking for a direct object, your only choice is "lo".

However, "playa" is a feminine word, so you should use "la" to replace it.

Hope I helped!

cheers, so i can say ".. me gusta le porque el agua.." ?? - student-bo, Jun 21, 2011

Answer 3

ok 'm probably way off here, but isnt this an example of a relative pronoun? With la playa being the antedecent and 'que' used as the pronoun?

Not sure man i'm not that advanced haha! - student-bo, Jun 21, 2011