lo haré
/lo aɾe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, lo haré is used to say "I will".
This phrase is used to state that the speaker intends to perform a specific action in the future. The word lo (it) is included to provide a direct object, which is necessary in Spanish when the action is directed at something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lo haré literally breaks down to "it" (lo) and "I will do" (haré).
Which one should you use?
While lo haré uses the future simple tense, it is often used for more formal or distant intentions. In everyday spoken Spanish, the periphrastic future lo voy a hacer (I am going to do it) is more common for expressing immediate intentions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form haré is the first-person singular future indicative of the verb hacer (to do/make).
How do you pronounce it?
/lo aɾe/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the present tense lo hago to express a firm promise that an English speaker would typically express with 'I will'.
- The verb 'hacer' is the root of many English words related to 'doing', such as 'fact' or 'factory', through their shared Latin ancestor.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, stating lo haré can sound like a solemn vow or a dramatic oath rather than a simple plan.
Examples in context
- Yo lo haré venir.I will have him come.This sentence shows how to use lo haré when causing someone to come.Tatoeba #1253633 by marcelostockle, translation #285192 by CK
- Lo haré como dices.I will do as you say.This sentence shows how to use lo haré to express following instructions.Tatoeba #941232 by hayastan, translation #70990 by CK
- Lo haré con mucho gusto.I will do it gladly.This sentence shows how to use lo haré to express doing something with pleasure.Tatoeba #2267145 by hayastan, translation #2267144 by _undertoad
- Lo haréI will do it.
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing who will clean the kitchen.
- DanielElena, ¿puedes limpiar la cocina hoy?Elena, can you clean the kitchen today?
- ElenaNo puedo, estoy muy cansada.I can't, I am very tired.
- DanielEstá bien, yo lo haré entonces.That's okay, I will do it then.
- Elena¡Muchas gracias, Daniel!Thank you very much, Daniel!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
