eles
they, them (masc./mixed)
Beginner Pronoun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈeliʃ/
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Cultural Note
'Eles' is masculine or mixed-gender plural; 'elas' is exclusively feminine plural. Even if a group has 99 women and 1 man, traditional grammar dictates 'eles.' Recent inclusive language movements in Brazil propose 'elxs' or 'elus' as gender-neutral alternatives, though these are not yet part of standard Portuguese.
📝 Example Sentences
Eles chegaram ontem.
They arrived yesterday.
Eu conheço eles.
I know them.