Translation of Italian word "lo" to English
lo
/lo/
Meaning
PronounThe (before s+consonant/z); him/it (object pronoun).
How to use
The Italian pronoun 'lo' means 'the; him/it' (The (before s+consonant/z); him/it (object pronoun)). It replaces a noun or noun phrase to avoid repetition and indicates reference in discourse. In Italian, 'lo' has specific rules for placement — it attaches as an enclitic to infinitives, gerunds, and imperatives, but precedes conjugated verbs.
🇬🇧 English
the; him/it
Example
Lo zaino è pesante.
The backpack is heavy.
Non lo conosco bene.
I don't know him well.
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- Lo zaino è pesante.— The backpack is heavy.
- Non lo conosco bene.— I don't know him well.
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What does the Italian word "lo" mean?▼
The Italian word "lo" means "the; him/it" in English.
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