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    Ello (en. It)

    /ˈe.ʝo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pronoun used to express an unspecified or neutral referent.
    It is what I wanted to show you.
    Ello es lo que deseaba mostrarte.
    It can refer to a topic or matter under discussion.
    I don't care, it is no longer relevant.
    No me importa, ello ya no es relevante.
    It is also used in impersonal expressions.
    It is what is expected from a good student.
    Ello es lo que se espera de un buen estudiante.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish pronoun 'eso' combined with the neuter suffix 'lo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is
    it is used to assert something that is considered obvious.
    ello es
    that which matters
    it refers to what is truly significant.
    ello que importa
    it is not
    to indicate that something is not relevant in the context.
    no es ello

    Related Words

    that
    Demonstrative pronoun used to refer to something nearby.
    eso
    that
    Demonstrative pronoun used to refer to something further away.
    aquello

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in an informal context to refer to 'that' or 'the aforementioned'.
    If the right thing is done, it will turn out well.
    Si se hace lo correcto, ello saldrá bien.
    Sometimes it is used in a sarcastic tone or to downplay something.
    What does it matter? It changes nothing.
    ¿Qué importa? Ello no cambia nada.