Traducirlo

Traducirlo is the combination of the Spanish verb traducir with the direct object pronoun lo, forming a single word that literally means “to translate it.” It is used when the object being translated is known or has been previously mentioned in the discourse. As a pronoun attached to an infinitive, traducirlo functions as the infinitive form of the verb with a clitic object.

In Spanish grammar, pronouns can be attached to the end of an infinitive after a conjugated verb, giving forms such as voy a traducirlo, tengo que traducirlo, or no lo traduzcas. The attachment signals that the action of translating applies to the identified object. Traducirlo can also appear in constructions where the infinitive acts as a noun, as in “Traducirlo sería difícil” (Translating it would be difficult).

Usage and contexts: traducirlo is common in writing and speech related to language work, documentation, and communication tasks. Examples include translating a document: “Necesito traducirlo al inglés,” or describing the action in general terms: “Traducirlo requiere claridad y precisión.” It can pair with other pronouns and tenses, such as translating it for someone, translating it now, or translating it for publication.

See also: traducir, which is the base verb meaning “to translate”; traducción, the noun “translation”; traductor, the person who translates; and traducción automática, machine translation. These related terms cover the full spectrum of translation activity from action to product.