le
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le escribo

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"Le" is a pronoun which is often translated as "him", and "le escribo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I write to him". Learn more about the difference between "le" and "le escribo" below.

le(

leh

)

A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).

pronoun

1. (indirect object)

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.

le escribo(

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (first person singular)

a. I write to him

Desde que Marcos se fue a vivir a Islandia, le escribo todas las semanas.Ever since Marcos moved to Island, I write to him every week.

b. I write to her

¿Sabes algo de Adriana? Le escribo todos los meses, pero no responde.Do you know anything about Adriana? - I write to her every month, but she never answers.

c. I write to you

Si le escribo, ¿me responderá?If I write to you, will you answer me?

d. I write to...

Cuando le escribo a Susana, le cuento todas las últimas noticias.When I write to Susana, I tell her all the latest news.

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