lo and yo

leilayell_07

January 19, 2016

what is the difference between lo sé and yo sé?

Dan-H24

January 19, 2016

Literally, lo sé means I know it, whereas yo sé means I know. But practically, I think they can be used interchangeably. Perhaps lo sé could be used when you want to emphasize what you know...I know IT, whereas yo sé could be used when you want to emphasize that you know whatever is known...I know.

But again, I think they are interchangeable.

leilayell_07

January 19, 2016

So basically I can say 'yo siento' (for Im sorry) as well as, 'lo siento' and it wouldn't really matter?

Dan-H24

January 19, 2016

No, I don't think you can. Lo siento means, "(for it) I am sorry." I think that is the common expression.

Robert-C7

January 19, 2016

Saying "yo siento" probably does not mean what you think it does. You have to say "lo siento" to effectively say I'm sorry. The verb "sentir" means "to feel" so saying "lo siento" literally means "I feel it" and that somehow means "I'm sorry". It would be strange to simply say "I feel" since the verb seems to demand a subject.

Steven-W15

January 20, 2016

Definitely: "Lo siento" is the formula way to I'm sorry. An interesting question is when you would use "sentir" as opposed to "sentirse". I would venture the following:
- siento que voy a poder...:
- me siento [adjective]

Corrections please if I'm wrong!

ricardo-rich

January 20, 2016

Hola a todos,

I came across something regarding sentirse vs. sentir. Sentirse: "How" you feel, Me siento bien. "What" you feel, Siento el frío. "How" reflexive. "What" not reflexive Kinda handy!

Saludos,

Ricardo

Dan-H24

January 20, 2016

¡Gracias Ricardo! Eso es lógico para mi.

"How" you feel (sad, happy) comes from within = reflexive.
"What" you feel (cold, hot, etc.) comes from without = not reflexive.

Steven-W15

January 21, 2016

Thanks Ricardo!

ricardo-rich

January 21, 2016

De nada amigos.

leilayell_07

January 25, 2016

Thanks everyone!

lo and yo

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