Separating the Words

The word 'soportarlo' is actually two words combined: the base verb 'soportar' plus the pronoun 'lo' (meaning 'it' or 'him'). This merge is required when the verb is in its base form.

Verb + Pronoun Merge

When you use the base form of the verb, the little pronoun word ('lo', 'la', 'me', etc.) must be glued to the end. The stress of the word stays on the main verb part.

Pronoun Placement Rule

'Soportarlo' (the base form) is used after another conjugated verb (e.g., 'Debo soportarlo' - I must tolerate it). If you conjugate 'soportar' directly, the pronoun moves to the front (e.g., 'Lo soporto' - I tolerate it).

Using 'Soportarlo' vs. 'Lo Soporto'

Extremely common. Used daily to talk about tolerating difficult or annoying people/situations.

When talking about physical objects, 'soportarlo' means 'to hold the weight.' When talking about feelings or noise, it means 'to tolerate the annoyance.' Listen to the context to know the meaning!

Context is Key

Common in contexts relating to engineering, construction, or physics.

Learn how to use the Spanish compound verb 'soportarlo' (to tolerate it / to support it). Includes conjugation of the base verb 'soportar' and essential grammar tips on attaching pronouns.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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