Lo: it, him
Pronunciation: loh (stress the capital letters)
Lo means “it, him” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: it, him; the (neuter)
- How to say it: loh
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “lo” means and how to use it
Lo is a direct object pronoun meaning “it” or “him.” It is also the neuter article used before adjectives, as in “lo bueno.”
A closer look at “lo”
Lo as an object pronoun
Lo replaces a masculine singular noun that receives the action: compro el libro, lo compro. For a feminine noun, use la: compro la casa, la compro. For plural: los and las.
Lo + adjective
Lo before an adjective creates an abstract idea: lo bueno (the good thing), lo difícil (the hard part), lo importante (the important thing).
Examples with audio
- Lo compré ayer.I bought it yesterday.
- Lo veo todos los días.I see him every day.
- Lo importante es descansar.The important thing is to rest.
Usage tip
Lo replaces a masculine noun (el libro → lo leo). With adjectives it makes an abstract idea: lo mejor (the best thing), lo difícil (the hard part).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “it, him” in Spanish?
“it, him” in Spanish is “lo.” It is pronounced loh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “lo”?
Say loh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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