In Spanish, nouns are either masculine or feminine. However, there is a special "neuter" article: lo.
You never use lo with a noun. Instead, pair it with a masculine singular adjective to turn that adjective into an abstract noun. This is equivalent to saying "the [adjective] thing" or "that which is [adjective]" in English.
| The only thing is that we have no money. | Lo único es que no tenemos dinero. |
| The main thing is that one must always study. | Lo principal es que hay que estudiar siempre. |
| The strange thing is that there is someone here. | Lo extraño es que hay alguien aquí. |
Specifying the context
To talk about the good, bad, or interesting part about a specific thing, use lo + adjective + de (of/about). Remember that de + el combines to form del.
| The fun thing about the trip is the beach. | Lo divertido del viaje es la playa. |
| The good thing about the hotel is the breakfast. | Lo bueno del hotel es el desayuno. |
Pros and cons
Another common way to discuss the positives and negatives of a situation is by using the nouns la ventaja (the advantage) and el inconveniente (the disadvantage).
| The advantage is the price. | La ventaja es el precio. |
| The disadvantage is that it is complicated and nobody understands it. | El inconveniente es que es complicado y nadie lo entiende. |
You can easily mix these nouns and the neuter article lo to weigh the pros and cons of any situation!
| The fun thing is the trip, but the bad thing is the traffic. | Lo divertido es el viaje, pero lo malo es el tráfico. |
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