Spanish Phrase
Sí, lo hacemos.
Meaning
A short, affirmative reply meaning ‘Yes, we’ll do it’ or ‘Yes, we do it’. The pronoun *lo* refers to the specific action or thing that has just been mentioned.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks whether you or your group will carry out a task, and you want to confirm positively. It works in both informal conversations and neutral professional settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sílohacemos
Sí (affirmation)
Used to give a clear, positive answer. It is always written with an accent to distinguish it from the conjunction 'si' (if).
lo (neuter direct‑object pronoun)
Represents a previously mentioned idea, task or thing. It is placed before the conjugated verb in simple tenses.
hacemos (present of hacer, 1st person plural)
The verb ‘hacer’ means ‘to do / to make’. In the present indicative, ‘hacemos’ translates as ‘we do / we make’. It agrees with the subject implied by the verb ending –emos.
🗨In Conversation
¿Nos ayudas a montar la carpa?
Will you help us set up the tent?
Sí, lo hacemos.
Yes, we’ll do it.
✕Common Mistakes
si, lo hacemos.
Missing the accent changes the meaning to the conjunction ‘if’.
Sí, hacemos.
Leaving out the pronoun *lo* makes the sentence vague; the listener may not know what you’re agreeing to do.
Sí, lo hacemos?
Adding a question mark turns the statement into a question, which changes the intent.
↔Alternatives
Claro, lo hacemos.
Sure, we’ll do it.
Por supuesto, lo hacemos.
Of course, we’ll do it.
Sí, lo vamos a hacer.
Yes, we’re going to do it.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the simple ‘Sí’ is enough to answer a yes‑no question. Adding *lo* makes the reply more specific, tying the affirmation to a concrete action. Remember that the placement of object pronouns can shift in compound tenses (e.g., *lo vamos a hacer*), but in the simple present they stay before the verb as shown.