Interpretarlo

Interpretarlo is the combination of the Spanish verb interpretar (to interpret) with the direct object pronoun lo in masculine singular form. It literally means “to interpret it.” The lo pronoun refers to a masculine singular noun previously mentioned, or more generally to a masculine idea or clause in some contexts. If the object is feminine, the form would be interpretarla.

In Spanish, verbs can take clitic pronouns attached to infinitives and gerunds. Therefore interpretarlo appears in constructions such as voy a interpretarlo (I am going to interpret it) or quiero interpretarlo (I want to interpret it). The pronoun attachment can also occur with the gerund, giving interpretándolo (interpreting it). The exact spelling may involve stress adjustments in longer forms, but interpretarlo is the standard infinitive-clitic construction.

Usage and meaning

Interpretarlo is common in academic, literary, journalistic, and everyday speech whenever a speaker refers to the act of interpreting a previously mentioned object, text, data, or idea. It can denote a straightforward act of interpretation, or a cautious/critical examination depending on the broader context.

Related forms and notes

The base verb interpretar is regular in its -ar conjugation. The pronoun lo must agree in gender and number with the noun it replaces (lo for masculine singular, la for feminine singular, los/las for plurals). Other clitic combinations include interpretarlo and interpretándomelo, interpretándola, etc., depending on the sentence structure and additional pronouns involved.

See also: interpretar, pronombres de objeto directo, infinitivo con pronombre, gerundio.