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A small, joyful character stands on the summit of a stylized mountain, holding a red flag overhead, symbolizing the successful achievement of a goal.

lograrlo

loh-GRAHR-loh

Verb (Infinitive Form)B1regular ar
to achieve it?when talking about a goal or objective,to manage it?when successfully completing a difficult task
Also:to pull it off?informal success,to succeed at it?general success

Quick Reference

infinitivelograr
gerundlogrando
past Participlelogrado

📝 In Action

Es mi gran meta, y no voy a parar hasta **lograrlo**.

B1

It is my big goal, and I'm not going to stop until I achieve it.

¿Crees que podemos terminar el proyecto a tiempo? Sí, podemos **lograrlo**.

A2

Do you think we can finish the project on time? Yes, we can manage it.

Para **lograrlo**, necesitas mucha dedicación y práctica.

B1

In order to achieve it, you need a lot of dedication and practice.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • fallar (to fail)
  • perderlo (to lose it)

Common Collocations

  • poder lograrlo – to be able to achieve it
  • intentar lograrlo – to try to achieve it

💡 Grammar Points

The 'lo' is a Pronoun

The small word 'lo' attached at the end means 'it' (the thing you are achieving). It replaces a masculine thing or, more often, an entire idea or situation you just mentioned.

Structure: Verb + Pronoun

In Spanish, when you use an infinitive verb (the 'to do' form), you must attach the object pronoun ('lo') directly to the end, forming one single word like 'lograrlo'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Pronoun Placement

Mistake: "Quiero lo lograr. (I want it to achieve.)"

Correction: Quiero lograrlo. OR Lo quiero lograr. The pronoun must either be attached to the infinitive or placed before the first conjugated verb.

⭐ Usage Tips

Alternative Placement

You can always choose to put the 'lo' before the conjugated verb instead: 'Voy a lograrlo' is the same as 'Lo voy a lograr.' Choose the one that sounds most natural to you.

Stress Change

When you attach the pronoun, the original stress of 'lograr' (on the 'rar') shifts to the 'gra' to keep the pronunciation natural: lo-GRAR-lo becomes lo-GRA-rlo.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: lograrlo

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'lograrlo'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'lo' attached to the end of the verb instead of put before it?

In Spanish, when you use an infinitive (like *lograr*), a gerund (like *logrando*), or an affirmative command, the small object pronouns like *lo*, *la*, *me*, and *te* must be physically attached to the end of that verb form. This creates a single word, like *lograrlo*.

Does 'lograrlo' always mean 'to achieve a masculine thing'?

Not necessarily. While 'lo' can replace a masculine singular noun (like *el premio*), it is most often used to refer to an entire concept, idea, or situation previously mentioned. In this sense, it acts like the general concept of 'it' in English.