mencionarlo

Mencionarlo is a Spanish verbal form consisting of the verb mencionar combined with the direct object pronoun lo. It means to mention it, where lo stands for a masculine singular object or idea previously referenced in the discourse. The same pattern can produce feminine or plural forms by using la, los, or las (e.g., mencionarla, mencionarlos).

Usage and grammar

Mencionarlo can appear in several constructions. With an explicit subject and conjugated verb, the pronoun often attaches to the non-finite form or precedes the conjugated verb: Lo voy a mencionar, Voy a mencionarlo, or No lo voy a mencionar. In progressive or gerund constructions, the pronoun can attach to the gerund: Estoy mencionándolo. In affirmative commands, it is typically a single word: Menciónalo. In negative commands: No lo menciones. The pronoun must agree in gender and number with the noun or idea it replaces.

Variations and references

The pronoun lo may refer to a concrete masculine noun, a previously stated idea, or a clause whose content is neutral or masculine by default. When the object is feminine or plural, corresponding forms are used: mencionarla, mencionarlas, mencionarlos, mencionarlas, etc. The choice of pronoun depends on the antecedent’s gender and number, as well as the syntactic position of the verb.

Examples

Quiero mencionarlo en la reunión. Voy a mencionarlo mañana. Lo voy a mencionar. Menciónalo ahora. No lo menciones.