eso
vs
lo que

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"Eso" is a form of "eso", a pronoun which is often translated as "that". "Lo que" is a phrase which is often translated as "what". Learn more about the difference between "eso" and "lo que" below.

eso(

soh

)

A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).

pronoun

1. (demonstrative)

a. that

Eso fue lo que me dijo.That's what he told me.

lo que(

loh

keh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. what

No sé lo que quiero para mi cumpleaños.I don't know what I want for my birthday.

Lo que no entiendo es cómo entró el ladrón a la casa.What I don't understand is how the thief entered the house.

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eso vs lo que

eso
vs
lo que