lo quiero

I want it

I love him

lo quiero(loh kyeh-roh)

phrase

1. (when referring to an object)

a. I want it

Ese sofá es precioso. Lo quiero.

That's a lovely couch. I want it.

2. (when referring to an action)

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.

3. (when referring to a male)

a. I love him

Rodrigo es mi primito. Lo quiero mucho.

Rodrigo is my little cousin. I love him very much.

4.

(formal)

(when addressing a male directly)

a. I love you

Abuelo, lo quiero mucho.

Grandad, I love you very much.