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"Participo" is a form of "participar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to participate". "Lo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "it". Learn more about the difference between "lo" and "participo" 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.
participar(
pahr
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tee
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see
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pahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to participate
Mi hermano decidió participar en un triatlón.My brother decided to participate in a triathlon.
a. to share
Participó de su conocimiento para el bien de todos.She shared her knowledge for the good of all.
a. to have a share
Carlos Slim participa en varias empresas.Carlos Slim has shares in several companies.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to notify)
a. to inform
Les quiero participar los acontecimientos más recientes.I want to inform you of the latest developments.
