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The meaning of the Spanish word "les" and how you use it

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les
(pron.) (fem./masc.) (pl.) them; you (indirect object) In several cases, 'les' may be translated into English as 'to you/them' 'for you/them' or 'with you/them.'
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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No les creas .
Don't believe them.
Les quiero comprar regalos .
I want to buy them gifts.
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The Conscience of a Salesman
sino lo que tú les haces creer que quieren .
but what you make them believe that they want.
Back to School Makeup Tips
Les recuerdo que mi tono es el 04 Sand .
I remind you that my tone is the 04 Sand.
If They Had Only Known ...
hubieran sabido lo que les iba a pasar lo habrían evitado .
had known what was going to happen to them, they would have avoided it.
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les...gusta
(v. + obj.) (present) (ustedes / ellos / ellas) like [lit. "is pleasing to you/them"]
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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No les gusta el café .
They don't like coffee.
¿ Les gusta la comida ?
Do you guys like the food?
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Story Time in the Cuban Cigar Factory
me siento reconocida que lo que estoy leyendo les gusta .
I feel grateful that they like what I'm reading.
The Benefits of Reading Aloud
Hay quienes dicen que no les gusta leer relatos ,
There are those who say that they don't like to read stories,
Airplanes 2: Rescue Team - Trailer
Jamás entenderé por qué les gusta saltar de un avión en perfecto estado .
I will never understand why you like to jump from a plane in perfect condition.
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les...encanta
(v. + obj.) (present) (ustedes / ellos / ellas) love [lit. "is very pleasing to you/them"]
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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A ustedes les encanta comer .
You [plural] love to eat.
A los chicos les encanta la chica nueva .
The boys love the new girl.
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Easy Mango Ice Cream Cake
A los niños les encanta .
Children love it.
Talking About Travel Plans - Part 2
A los vascos les encanta ir a un bar con los amigos , beber algo y comer un pincho .
The Basque people love to go to a bar with friends, drink something, and eat a pincho.
Grandparents According to Germán
Les encanta el ...
They love the ...
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les...haya...gustado
(v. + obj.) (present perfect subjunctive) (yo / usted / él / ella) has/have been pleasing to them/you plural (they/you plural has/have liked me/you/him/her/it)
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Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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¡ Espero les haya gustado mi nueva casa !
I hope you have liked my new home!
¡ Me alegra que les haya gustado el viaje por Africa !
I am glad they have liked the trip to Africa!
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Easy and Tasty Oats Drink
Bueno , espero que les haya gustado esta receta muy sencilla
Well, I hope that you've liked this very simple recipe
Three Favorite Outfits for This Weekend
Bueno , chicas , espero que les haya gustado .
Well, girls, I hope you've liked it.
The Subjunctive in Everyday Life
Espero que les haya gustado y se lo hayan pasado bien .
I hope they've liked it and have had a good time.
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enseñar...les
(v. + obj.) (fem./masc.) (infinitive) to show them/you plural
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Quiero enseñar les el libro nuevo .
I want to show them the new book.
Esta mañana les voy a enseñar algunas fotos .
This morning I am going to show them some photos.
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How to Make an Easy Homemade Cat Toy
Así que les voy a enseñar a hacerlo .
So I'm going to show you how to make it.
How to Make an Easy Homemade Cat Toy
En este video les voy a enseñar cómo pueden hacer un divertido juguete
In this video I'm going to show you how you can make a fun toy
How to Make an Easy Homemade Cat Toy
Así que les voy a enseñar cómo pueden hacerlo de una manera muy económica .
So I'm going to show you how you can make one in a very economical way.
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