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"Nos" is a pronoun which is often translated as "us", and "les" is a pronoun which is often translated as "them". Learn more about the difference between "nos" and "les" below.
nos(
nohs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
b. us (indirect object)
Los estudiantes por fin nos devolvieron los libros.The students finally returned the books to us.
c. ourselves (reflexive)
Nos divertimos mucho en la excursión.We really enjoyed ourselves on the trip.
d. each other (reciprocal)
Cuando nos vemos, nos saludamos.When we see each other, we greet each other.
les(
lehs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. them
Vi a unos niños haciendo fuego en un solar. - ¿Puedes describirles?I saw some boys light a fire in a vacant lot. - Can you describe them?
3. (second person plural; indirect object) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
4. (formal) (second person plural; direct object) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. you
Alicia irá con ustedes para familiarizarles con nuestras instalaciones.Alicia will accompany you to familiarize you with our facilities.
