Learn how to use preposition + lo que in Spanish
To introduce a clause with [preposition] + what in Spanish use the following:
[con, para, en, de, por, a ...] + lo que + [clause]
Read and listen to these examples:
En lo que a mí respecta, no tengo más preguntas.As far as I am concerned, I don't have any more questions.
ATTENTION:
You can never place the preposition at the end of the clause like in English:
Ten cuidado lo que deseas con. / Ten cuidado con lo que deseas.
Be careful what you wish for.
Lo que without a preposition expresses what/which when referring to a whole previous idea or sentence. See Using lo que = what, which, that which, the thing that (Spanish relative pronouns).Ten cuidado lo que deseas con. / Ten cuidado con lo que deseas.
Be careful what you wish for.
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En lo que a mí respecta, no tengo más preguntas.As far as I am concerned, I don't have any more questions.
Es fundamental centrarse en lo que verdaderamente importa.It is essential to focus on what really matters.
Estoy aquí para lo que necesites.I'm here if you need anything.
(Literally: I am here for what you need.)
(Literally: I am here for what you need.)
Una elección presidencial debe celebrarse con lo que se dispone en la ley.A presidential election must be carried out in accordance with the law.
