ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Elle (Spanish pronoun)

Elle is a special word in the Spanish language that some people use when they want to refer to themselves or someone else in a gender-neutral way. This means that instead of using "él" (which means "he" in Spanish) or "ella" (which means "she"), they use "elle."

Think of it like this, sometimes when we refer to people we talk about them as boys or girls, right? But, sometimes, some people don't feel like they are just boys or girls. They might feel like they are somewhere in between or not fit into either category. So, they use "elle" to talk about themselves or others so they don't have to decide between being called "he" or "she." It's a way to be more inclusive and respectful of everyone.

Overall, "elle" is a newer addition to the Spanish language and is not used very often, but it's a way for people to be more inclusive and respectful of everyone's gender identity.