Lo (en. It)

/lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
pronoun
Used to refer to an object or situation in general.
I don't understand what you're saying.
No entiendo lo que dices.
Used to emphasize or generalize.
The important thing is that you arrive on time.
Lo importante es que llegues a tiempo.
Used to refer to what has been mentioned previously.
What happened yesterday should not happen again.
Lo que pasó ayer no debería volver a suceder.

Etymology

From Latin 'illud', neuter of 'ille'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the good
Something that is positive or beneficial.
lo bueno
the usual
Referring to common or repetitive situations.
lo de siempre
what there is
What is available in a given situation.
lo que hay

Related Words

the same
Expresses equality or similarity.
lo mismo
the other
Something different from what has been mentioned.
lo otro

Slang Meanings

A way to refer to something in an informal tone.
That's what there is, brother.
Eso es lo que hay, hermano.
Indicates indifference to a situation.
What they say, I don't care.
Lo que digan, a mí no me importa.