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averiguarlo

ah-veh-ree-GWAHR-loh

Verb phrase (Infinitive + Pronoun)B1Regular (-ar ending), requires dieresis in some forms ar

to find it out?determining a fact,to figure it out?solving a problem

Also:to check it?verify information,to investigate it?look into a matter

Quick Reference

infinitiveaveriguar

gerundaveriguando

past Participleaveriguado

📝 In Action

Prometo que voy a averiguarlo antes del lunes.

I promise that I am going to find it out before Monday.

Es una pregunta difícil, pero podemos intentar averiguarlo.

It's a difficult question, but we can try to figure it out.

Si no sabes la respuesta, es mejor averiguarlo que adivinar.

If you don't know the answer, it's better to check it than to guess.

Word Connections

Synonyms

investigar (to investigate)
descubrir (to discover)
determinar (to determine)

Common Collocations

intentar averiguarlo – to try to find it out
es necesario averiguarlo – it is necessary to find it out

💡 Grammar Points

Verb + Pronoun Structure

This word is the base verb 'averiguar' with the pronoun 'lo' (it) glued directly to the end. This happens when the verb is in the infinitive (the 'to' form).

Pronoun Function

'Lo' here usually refers to an abstract idea, a situation, or a fact, not a physical object. For example, 'the reason why the car broke down' becomes simply 'lo'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Pronoun Placement

Mistake: "Yo quiero lo averiguar."

Correction: Yo quiero averiguarlo. (When using two verbs together, the pronoun can either precede the first verb or be attached to the second one.)

Forgetting the Diéresis (ü)

Mistake: "Averigue (in the subjunctive)"

Correction: Averigüe. (The two dots over the 'u' are essential in many forms to make sure the 'gu' sounds like the 'gwa' in 'water', not just a hard 'g'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Alternative Placement

You can always separate the pronoun: 'Voy a averiguarlo' is the same as 'Lo voy a averiguar'. Choose whichever sounds better in the moment!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: averiguarlo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'lo' attached to 'averiguar'?

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Word Family

averiguar(to find out (base verb)) - verb

averiguación(investigation, inquiry) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'averiguarlo' always one word?

Yes, when you attach the pronoun 'lo' to the end of the infinitive verb 'averiguar,' they must be written together as a single word.

What is the difference between 'averiguarlo' and 'saberlo'?

'Averiguarlo' means 'to actively find it out' or 'to investigate it,' focusing on the process. 'Saberlo' means 'to already know it,' focusing on the state of having the knowledge.