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Old May 06, 2019, 04:27 PM
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According to the RAE, "leísmo" is accepted when the direct object is a man. ("Le quiero".)
When it's a plural --"les quiero"-- its use is advised against, and it's considered plain incorrect when it's an inanimate object.

When it's a woman, "le" is accepted in impersonal sentences --"a mi abuela se le quería mucho en el pueblo".

There is also a "leísmo de cortesía", which is used for people to whom you call "usted":
"Disculpe, no le había visto; ¿le puedo atender?"
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