Spanish Phrase
Sí, lo revisé en el mostrador.
Meaning
This phrase confirms that a specific item was inspected or verified at a service desk. The word 'lo' is a direct object pronoun referring to a masculine singular noun, such as a passport or a receipt. It uses the preterite tense to show the action is completed.
When to use
Use this phrase in travel or retail contexts, such as at an airport check-in desk or a store service counter. It is perfect for responding to an official or clerk asking if you have verified your documents.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síloreviséenelmostrador
Direct Object Pronoun (lo)
'Lo' stands in for a masculine singular noun mentioned previously to avoid repeating it.
Preterite Tense (revisé)
The ending '-é' marks the first-person singular past tense for -ar verbs like 'revisar'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Revisaste tu pasaporte?
Did you check your passport?
Sí, lo revisé en el mostrador.
Yes, I checked it at the counter.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, lo revisé a el mostrador.
Use 'en' to indicate location; 'a' is used for direction or movement.
Sí, lo reviso en el mostrador.
'Reviso' is present tense; use 'revisé' with an accent to indicate the past tense.
↔Alternatives
Sí, ya lo chequé.
Yes, I already checked it.
Lo verifiqué en la recepción.
I verified it at the reception.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking countries, 'el mostrador' is the standard term for a counter in shops or airports. While 'checar' is common in Mexico due to English influence, 'revisar' or 'verificar' are more formal and universally understood across all Spanish dialects.