11.1.5

Lo + Adjective

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'Lo' with Adjectives (e.g. interesting, best, worst)

When 'lo' is used with describing words, it means 'thing'. It is used with a describing word (an adjective) to create a new noun. The most important thing is to never change 'lo', it always stays singular when it is used this way.

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Lo bueno - the good thing

  • Lo bueno se hace esperear.
    • A good thing is worth waiting for.
  • Todo lo bueno viene en tríos.
    • All good things come in threes.
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Lo difícil - the difficult thing

  • Lo difícil del francés es la gramática.
    • The hard thing about french is the grammar.
  • lo difícil que es la situación.
    • I know how dificult the situation is.
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Lo interesante - the interesting thing

  • Lo interesante de La Copa del Mundo es que todos quieren ganar.
    • The interesting thing about the World Cup is that everyone wants to win.
  • Esto es lo interesante.
    • That is the interesting thing.
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Lo peor - the worst thing

  • Lo peor de la tormenta ha pasado.
    • The worst of the storm has passed.
  • Me temo lo peor.
    • I fear the worst.
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Lo mejor - the best thing

  • Lo mejor de todo es el resultado.
    • The best thing of all is the result.
  • Deseamos lo mejor a todos nuestros graduados.
    • We wish the best all our graduates.

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