el versus lo...lo de pepe es mejor el de pepe es.......

Question

grammar

Answer 1

I think the question is: When does one use LO as opposed to EL in the phrase LO or EL de Pepe.

As I see it LO, a definite article, is used when the subjects gender is not known for example: Cuéntame acerca de LO DE PEPE. 'Tell me about what happened to Pepe (or - the business about Pepe, or - the Pepe affair.)

EL or LA de Pepe would be used when referring to something belonging to or relating to Pepe when its gender is known, either abstract or tangible. For example: Mi coche es rojo pero EL DE PEPE es verde and Mi casa es grande pero LA DE PEPE es pequeña. Su actitud está firme pero LA DE PEPE está más sosegada.

Although I live in Andalucía, I am still learning and accept that my interpretation of the question and my reply may be subject to correction by others.

I guess you're rigt. Is it so much work to post a meaninful question?? God! - Benz, Jan 24, 2010

Answer 2

Sorry, I don't understand your question.