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"Le" is a pronoun which is often translated as "him", and "con él" is a phrase which is often translated as "with him". Learn more about the difference between "le" and "con él" below.
le(
leh
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. him
Le di uno de mis libros.I gave him one of my books.
b. her
Le dije que nos estaban esperando.I told her that they were waiting for us.
c. you (formal)
Le advertí de que no viniera a las siete.I told you not to come at seven.
d. it
Le hice una cubierta nueva.I gave it a new cover.
2. (direct object)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. him
Le besé apasionadamente.I kissed him with passion.
b. you (formal)
Lo siento si le lastimé.I'm sorry if I hurt you.
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con él(
kohn
 
ehl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. with him
Tenemos que hablar con Ernesto. Creo que deberían venir sus padres con él.We need to talk to Ernesto. I think his parents should come with him.
a. with him
Espero que tu hermano tenga el coche con él. No tengo ganas de regresar a casa en metro.I hope your brother has the car with him. I don't feel like riding the subway home.
b. on him
Javi nunca tiene tabaco con él.Javi never has any cigarettes on him.
a. to him
Habla con él. Ya verás como todo se arregla.Talk to him. It will all get sorted out, you'll see.
b. with it (with a thing)
El karma puede fastidiarte la vida, así que mejor que no te metas con él.Karma can ruin your life, so you'd better not mess with it.
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