I thought leísmo was accepted usage

Ned D.C1Kwiziq community member

I thought leísmo was accepted usage

"le llamo" should be accepted, no?

Asked 2 years ago
InmaKwiziq team member

Hola Ned

Yes, "le" is often used instead of "lo" as a direct object pronoun. It is indeed accepted by RAE in this case as it is referring to "him" (singular masculine), however, I added a hint instructing to use the "direct object pronoun" so we maintain the general rule for direct object pronouns and indirect object pronouns. I hope it's clear with the hint now that we want "lo" there, not any variation. 

Saludos cordiales

Inma

I thought leísmo was accepted usage

"le llamo" should be accepted, no?

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