"Saw it" - lo vi?

broke123

May 24, 2011 11:02 PM

"Saw it" - lo vi?

Obama spoke to the nation last night, but I didn't see it.

Obama habló a la nación anoche, pero yo no lo vi.

Can someone please tell me if this is correct?

Luna Azul

May 25, 2011 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by broke123 (Post 111171)

Obama spoke to the nation last night, but I didn't see it.

Obama habló a la nación anoche, pero yo no lo vi.

Can someone please tell me if this is correct?

Yes, that's the correct translation of your sentence in English.

However, shouldn't the sentence be "I didn't see him"? Actually, the sentence in Spanish wouldn't change... ;);)

Perikles

May 25, 2011 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Luna Azul (Post 111173)

However, shouldn't the sentence be "I didn't see him"? Actually, the sentence in Spanish wouldn't change... ;);)

Technically, you are quite right, but it seems normal to say 'it' when referring to an event involving a speech. You then see the event (it) or news item involving him. :)

chileno

May 25, 2011 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luna Azul (Post 111173)

Yes, that's the correct translation of your sentence in English.

However, shouldn't the sentence be "I didn't see him"? Actually, the sentence in Spanish wouldn't change... ;);)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perikles (Post 111175)

Technically, you are quite right, but it seems normal to say 'it' when referring to an event involving a speech. You then see the event (it) or news item involving him. :)

Correct, although it is the same as in Spanish.

No lo vi (el show)

No lo vi ( a él)

broke123

May 25, 2011 08:10 AM

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No lo vi (el show)

No lo vi ( a él)

This is what i wasn't sure about.

Thank you everyone! :)

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