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"Lo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "it", and "a una" is a phrase which is often translated as "to a". Learn more about the difference between "lo" and "a una" below.
lo(
loh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. it
¿Qué hago con el lomo de cerdo? - Cocínalo despacio.What should I do with the pork loin? - Cook it slowly.
b. him
¿Te dije que me encontré a Jonás durante las vacaciones? Lo vi en Roma.Did I tell you I bumped into Jonas over break? I saw him in Rome.
c. you
Lo admiro, señor Presidente. Usted es todo un héroe para este país.I admire you, Mr. President. You're a hero to this country.
2. (possessive)
A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
a. no direct translation (before an adjective)
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Lo raro es que nunca he visto a Bruce durante el día.The weird thing is that I've never seen Bruce during the day.
No te puedes imaginar lo increíble que es Palenque.You can't imagine how incredible Palenque is.
a una(
ah
oo
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nah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to a
Este viernes, vamos a una fiesta en casa de Azucena.This Friday, we're going to a party at Azucena's place.
b. to one
Cada sujeto pertenece a una o más categorías, por ejemplo, "estudiante" y "amigo", etc.Each subject belongs to one or more categories, for example, "student" and "friend," etc.
