lo que
vs
de lo que

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"Lo que" is a phrase which is often translated as "what", and "de lo que" is a phrase which is often translated as "of what". Learn more about the difference between "lo que" and "de lo que" below.

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.

de lo que(

deh

loh

keh

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. of what

Gran parte de lo que dice el libro es información que está disponible en Internet.Much of what the book says is information you can find on the Internet.

b. which

Estudié italiano, de lo que no me arrepiento.I studied Italian, which I don't regret.

c. than

Esto es más de lo que yo esperaba.This is more than I expected.

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