Italian Phrase
Lo prendo.
Meaning
‘Lo prendo’ translates to ‘I turn it on’, ‘I take it’, or ‘I catch it’, depending on context. The pronoun ‘lo’ refers to a masculine object or an abstract idea previously mentioned.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to indicate that you are turning on a device (e.g., a TV, a light), taking something (e.g., a book, a pen), or catching something (e.g., a ball) that is masculine or conceptually masculine.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Loprendo
Direct Object Pronoun (Lo)
‘Lo’ is a masculine singular direct object pronoun used to replace a masculine noun or an idea previously mentioned.
Verb ‘prender’ (present tense, 1st person singular)
‘Prender’ means ‘to turn on’, ‘to catch’, or ‘to take’. In the present indicative, ‘yo prendo’ means ‘I turn on/take/catch’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes encender la lámpara?
Can you turn on the lamp?
Sí, lo prendo.
Sure, I’ll turn it on.
✕Common Mistakes
La prendo.
‘La’ is the feminine pronoun; use it only for feminine nouns. ‘Lo’ is correct for masculine objects.
Prendo lo.
In Spanish, the pronoun precedes the conjugated verb.
Lo prende.
The verb form should match the subject ‘yo’; ‘prende’ is third‑person singular.
↔Alternatives
Lo enciendo.
I turn it on.
Lo tomo.
I take it.
Lo agarro.
I grab it.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking households, it’s common to use ‘prender’ for electronic devices (e.g., ‘prender la tele’). In some regions, especially in parts of Latin America, people might say ‘encender’ instead. Choose the verb that matches the local habit to sound more natural.