Spanish Phrase
Sí, lo hago.
Meaning
This phrase is a concise and natural way to confirm you perform an action mentioned in a question. It uses the direct object pronoun 'lo' to refer back to the activity, avoiding the need to repeat the entire verb phrase.
When to use
Use this when answering 'yes' to questions about routines, habits, or specific tasks. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts to sound more fluent than a simple 'Sí'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sílohago
Accent on Sí
Always include the accent mark on 'Sí' (yes) to distinguish it from 'si' (if).
The pronoun 'lo'
This direct object pronoun represents the action or task being discussed, functioning like 'it' in English.
Irregular 'Yo' form
'Hago' is the irregular first-person singular present form of the verb 'hacer' (to do/make).
🗨In Conversation
¿Estudias español todos los días?
Do you study Spanish every day?
Sí, lo hago.
Yes, I do.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, yo hago.
In Spanish, the object pronoun 'lo' is required to complete the thought; 'hago' cannot stand alone here.
Sí, yo do.
Learners often try to use English auxiliary verbs; always use the conjugated Spanish verb 'hacer' instead.
↔Alternatives
Por supuesto.
Of course.
Claro que sí.
Yes, clearly / Of course.
Cultural Tip
While a simple 'Sí' is grammatically correct, adding 'lo hago' makes you sound more polite and engaged in the conversation. In many Spanish-speaking regions, providing a slightly fuller response is preferred in social interactions to avoid appearing abrupt.