Separating the Pronoun

The 'lo' attached to 'ser' is a neuter pronoun that replaces an entire concept, characteristic, or status mentioned previously. It acts like 'that' or 'so' in English.

What 'lo' Replaces

In Spanish, pronouns like 'lo' always attach directly to the end of infinitives ('serlo') and gerunds ('siéndolo'), forming a single word.

Attachment Rule

Always look at the sentence before 'serlo' to understand what characteristic 'lo' is referring to. Example: '¿Eres feliz?' 'Sí, quiero serlo.' ('lo' refers to 'feliz').

Context is Key

Very common in everyday speech when referring back to a previously mentioned status or quality.

'Serlo' combines the verb 'ser' (to be) and the pronoun 'lo' (it/so). Learn how to use this common Spanish structure to refer back to abstract qualities and conditions without repetition.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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