ella le contó

she told him/her

→ ella
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she told him/her “Le” can refer to him, her, or you (formal), depending on context.
SP: Ella le contó la verdad a su hermana.
EN: She told her sister the truth.

Ella le contó sus problemas.

She told him about her problems.

Ella le contó a Mary la historia completa.

She told Mary the whole story.

Ella le contó un chiste.

She told him a joke.

Ella le contó todo acerca de su aventura.

She told him all about her adventure.

Ella le contó a todos en el trabajo.

She told everyone at work.

Cuando ella le contó lo que pretendía, usted perdió los nervios.

When she told you what she intended, you lost your temper.

— Contratiempo (2017)

Ella le contó todo acerca de su niñez.

She told him everything about her childhood.

Ella le contó muchas mentiras.

She told him many lies.

Ella le contó un chiste, pero él no se rio.

She told him a joke, but he didn't laugh.