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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Lo quiero" is a phrase which is often translated as "I want it". Learn more about the difference between "lo quiero" and "si" below.
lo quiero(
loh
 
kyeh
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roh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I want it
Ese sofá es precioso. Lo quiero.That's a lovely couch. I want it.
a. I want it
¿Terminaste el reporte? Si no es así, lo quiero listo para mañana a primera hora.Did you finish the report? If not, I want it ready first thing tomorrow morning.
a. I love him
Rodrigo es mi primito. Lo quiero mucho.Rodrigo is my little cousin. I love him very much.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(when addressing a male directly)
a. I love you
Abuelo, lo quiero mucho.Grandad, I love you very much.
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si(
see
)
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. if
Si llueve mañana, cancelaremos el pícnic.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a. whether
Preguntó si me estaba divirtiendo.He asked whether I was enjoying myself.
b. if
Paco quiere saber si Laura también va a asistir.Paco wants to know if Laura is also going to attend.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. B
Primero lo oí en si menor.I first heard it played in B minor.
b. ti (solfége)
Practiquemos las escalas en orden inverso: do, si, la...Let's practice scales in reverse order: do, ti, la...
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