Misplacing the Pronoun

**Admitirlo** is the base verb (**admitir**) plus the pronoun **lo** (meaning 'it' or 'that idea'). This combination is required when the verb is in the infinitive (the 'to...' form).

Verb + Pronoun Combination

When you use the infinitive form, the pronoun always attaches to the end, forming one single word (admitir + lo = admitirlo). You cannot separate them here.

Placement is Fixed

Think of **admitirlo** as a complete package meaning 'the act of admitting that thing.' It makes the sentence flow more naturally.

Focus on the Action

Extremely common when talking about confessing a mistake or acknowledging a truth.

Confusing 'admitir' with 'aceptar'

In this context, **lo** often refers to a male person ('him') or a formal 'you' (**usted**). It is the direct object—the person receiving the action of being admitted.

Pronoun 'lo' as a Person

If the sentence involves rules, capacity limits, or official applications (like school, hospital, or club), this meaning of 'allow entry' is probably the correct one.

Context is Key

Common in formal or institutional contexts (e.g., applications, rules, or capacity).

Learn how to use the Spanish verb 'admitirlo' (to admit it), including its two main meanings: acknowledging a truth and allowing entry. Includes conjugations for the base verb 'admitir'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

conditional

present

preterite

imperfect

future

imperative

affirmative

negative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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