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Could someone help me understand when to use lo, le, la, los, les and las? (self.learnspanish)
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This is probably really simple but I keep getting confused by which form I’m meant to use. Do I match it to the person I’m talking about or do I match it to the gender of the noun? And which part of the sentence do I use to determine whether I use the singular or plural?

For example “Le mando notas” means I send him notes. What about a singular note? If I’m sending her notes does it become la? If I was sending them notes would it be las or les? If notas is feminine why don’t I use la?

Is there a simple way to remember whatever the rule is? Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I took those Spanish classes about ten years ago? They're required in many school districts, even for students who already speak the language (my school offered advanced classes for us but I don't know what was different about them).

I don't speak French but I see what you mean. Usted isn't THAT formal in LatAm Spanish lol. But it's very weird that Duolingo doesn't teach Spainish because that's the form that's generally considered more "official". I'm guessing that it's because Duolingo is an American company. It's probably why they use soccer too.

And thanks for the compliment uwu