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"Lo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "it", and "la siento" is a phrase which is often translated as "I can feel it". Learn more about the difference between "lo" and "la siento" 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.
la siento(
lah
syehn
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I can feel it
Sopla una brisa muy agradable. La siento en mi cara y en mis brazos.A very pleasant breeze is blowing. I can feel it on my face and arms.
a. I can hear it
¿No sientes música? - No. - Pues yo la siento.Can't you hear music? - No. - Well, I can hear it.
b. I can hear her
Mi nieta sale todos los fines de semana. A veces la siento llegar de madrugada.My granddaughter goes out every weekend. Sometimes I can hear her coming home in the early morning.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Nací en esta ciudad, y la siento como algo muy mío.I was born in this city, and it's something very close to my heart.
María es una persona muy cálida, y la siento muy cercana a mí.Maria is a very warm person, and she's very close to me.
