Meaning
they, them
- they
- them
- to them
In a sentence
Loro arrivano sempre in ritardo la mattina.
They always arrive late in the morning.
Hai già parlato con loro oggi?
Have you already spoken with them today?
Non posso dare loro il mio numero.
I can't give them my number.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| loro | Nom · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'loro' for 'they/them' as a subject or object. Avoid 'essi/esse'—they’re outdated and formal.
- 'Loro' is the only subject pronoun that doesn’t contract after verbs (e.g., 'parlo loro,' not 'parl’oro').
- For indirect objects, 'gli' (masc.) or 'le' (fem.) is often used instead of 'loro' in speech.