Spanish Phrase
Lo hago hoy.
Meaning
Literally ‘I do it today.’ The sentence is used to state that the speaker will complete a task today, often as a promise or a plan.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to assure someone that you’ll take care of something before the day ends, for example after being asked to finish a report or run an errand.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lohagohoy
Lo (direct object pronoun)
‘Lo’ replaces a masculine singular noun that is the direct object of the verb, e.g., ‘el libro’ → ‘lo’.
Hago (present of hacer)
‘Hago’ is the first‑person singular present indicative of ‘hacer’ (to do / to make).
Hoy (adverb of time)
‘Hoy’ means ‘today’ and is placed after the verb for emphasis, though it can also appear at the beginning of the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes enviar el informe antes de que termine el día?
Can you send the report before the day ends?
Lo hago hoy.
I’ll do it today.
✕Common Mistakes
La hago hoy.
‘La’ is the feminine direct object pronoun; use ‘lo’ for masculine or neutral objects.
Lo hago mañana.
When referring to a future action, use the future tense ‘haré’ instead of the present ‘hago’.
Hoy lo hago.
While grammatically possible, the most natural order is ‘Lo hago hoy’ unless you want to stress ‘hoy’.
↔Alternatives
Lo haré hoy.
I will do it today.
Lo hago ahora.
I’m doing it now.
Lo haré mañana.
I’ll do it tomorrow.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, using ‘hoy’ adds a sense of urgency and reliability. The direct object pronoun ‘lo’ is gender‑neutral for ideas or actions, so it can refer to anything previously mentioned, not just a masculine noun. Be careful with formality: in very formal contexts you might repeat the noun instead of using a pronoun (e.g., ‘El informe lo haré hoy’).