Neuter lo + adjective
lo importante
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lo importante
lo + masculine singular adjective names an abstract thing: lo importante, lo bueno, lo difícil. Not el importante (that man).
Examples in context
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Abstract Concepts
Turns the quality into a noun.
Lo importante es participar.
The important thing is to participate.
Emotions and Qualities
Combines with 'que' for emphasis.
Me encanta lo divertido que es.
I love how fun it is.
Common mix-ups
Use 'lo' instead of 'el' because you are referring to an abstract concept, not a specific masculine person.
The important thing is to finish on time.
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The difficult thing is starting.
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Lo difícil es empezar.
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