Translation of Italian word "lo" to English
lo
/lo/
Meaning
PronounThe (before s+consonant/z); him/it (object pronoun).
How to use
Used as a pronoun to refer to a male or neuter noun.
🇬🇧 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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What does the Italian word "lo" mean?▼
The Italian word "lo" means "the; him/it" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Articolo determinativo davanti a nomi maschili con s+consonante o z; anche pronome diretto 'lui/esso'." (which translates as "The backpack is heavy.").
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