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"Le" is a pronoun which is often translated as "him", and "lo quiero" is a phrase which is often translated as "I want it". Learn more about the difference between "le" and "lo quiero" 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.

lo quiero(

loh

kyeh

roh

)

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

phrase

1. (when referring to an object)

a. I want it

Ese sofá es precioso. Lo quiero.That's a lovely couch. I want it.

2. (when referring to an action)

a. I want it

¿Terminaste el reporte? Si no es así, lo quiero listo para mañana a primera hora.Did you finish the report? If not, I want it ready first thing tomorrow morning.

3. (when referring to a male)

a. I love him

Rodrigo es mi primito. Lo quiero mucho.Rodrigo is my little cousin. I love him very much.

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(when addressing a male directly)

a. I love you

Abuelo, lo quiero mucho.Grandad, I love you very much.

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