In this Spanish grammar lesson, you will learn about how to use the neuter article lo in Spanish.
In this lesson you will learn about:
- how to use the neuter article lo in Spanish
- how lo is used in sentences
- how you can quiz yourself on how to use the neuter article lo in Spanish
- how you can practice with flashcards on how to use the neuter article lo in Spanish
- how and why you should use the courses of Language Atlas to learn Spanish
By the end of the lesson you will know all about how to use the neuter article lo in Spanish!
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Use the Neuter Article Lo in Spanish to Refer to Clauses, Verbs, Adjectives/Adverbs
You can use the neuter article “lo” in Spanish to refer to clauses, verbs, and adjectives/adverbs.
Here are some examples:
Debías recoger toda la casa antes de que llegaran los invitados, pero no lo hiciste.
You were supposed to clear the whole house before the guests arrived, but you didn’t do it.
Nos gustaría que vinieras con nosotros al viaje, aunque sé que no te apetece mucho. ¿Me prometes que lo pensarás?
We’d like you to come with us on the trip, although I know you don’t really want to. Promise you’ll think about it?
Aquí está la lasaña. Se me ha quemado un poco, pero espero que esté buena. – Seguro que lo está.
Here is the lasagne. It’s a bit burnt, but I hope it’s good. – I’m sure it is.
You may not see “it” in the English translations because it is not always necessary to use it, however in Spanish you have to use “lo” (it).
¿Carlos está bien? No, no lo está.
Is Carlos ok? No he is not.
Should there be sentences with estar + adverb (e.g. bien/mal), then “lo” can be used to refer to that adverb too.
Te veo un poco agobiado con esta tarea. – Sí, lo estoy.
You seem a bit overwhelmed with this task. – Yes, I am.
Espero que Diego no esté preocupado por el trabajo. – No, no lo está.
I hope Diego is not worried about work. – No, he isn’t.
Finally, please note that lo is invariable.
This means that it will remain the same regardless of whether you refer to a masculine or feminine adjective.
He oído que es nuestra nueva jefa. No, no lo es.
I heard that she is our new boss. No, she isn’t.
Example Sentences on How To Use the Neuter Article Lo in Spanish
This section of the lesson on how to use the neuter article lo in Spanish is about seeing the idiom used in sentences.
This is valuable because you can improve your understanding of use the neuter article lo in Spanish through examples.
Debías recoger toda la casa antes de que llegaran los invitados, pero no lo hiciste.
You were supposed to clear the whole house before the guests arrived, but you didn’t do it.
Nos gustaría que vinieras con nosotros al viaje, aunque sé que no te apetece mucho. ¿Me prometes que lo pensarás?
We’d like you to come with us on the trip, although I know you don’t really want to. Promise you’ll think about it?
Aquí está la lasaña. Se me ha quemado un poco, pero espero que esté buena. – Seguro que lo está.
Here is the lasagne. It’s a bit burnt, but I hope it’s good. – I’m sure it is.
¿Carlos está bien? No, no lo está.
Is Carlos ok? No he is not.
Te veo un poco agobiado con esta tarea. – Sí, lo estoy.
You seem a bit overwhelmed with this task. – Yes, I am.
Espero que Diego no esté preocupado por el trabajo. – No, no lo está.
I hope Diego is not worried about work. – No, he isn’t.
He oído que es nuestra nueva jefa. No, no lo es.
I heard that she is our new boss. No, she isn’t.
Quiz Yourself on How To Use the Neuter Article Lo in Spanish
At the end of every lesson you can do a small quiz.
You will see the sentences of the previous chapter.
You will either need to fill in the blanks, choose the correct multiple choice option, or both.
Once you are done the correct answer will be shown.
You can redo the quiz as many times as you want!
How to Practice With Flashcards for This Lesson
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