What does ello in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ello in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ello in Spanish.

The word ello in Spanish means it, id, still, in light of that, considering that, because of that, count on it, be a matter of life and death, therefore, so, because of this, let's get on with it, let's do it, without having to, without resorting to, nonetheless, nevertheless, notwithstanding, all of that, all of that leads to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ello

it

(lo cual) (subject, object)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Ello no es obstáculo para que las cosas salgan según lo planificado.
It does not stand in the way of things turning out as planned.

id

nombre masculino (concepto psicoanalítico) (psychology)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El Ello, el Yo y el Superyó son conceptos básicos del psicoanálisis.
The id, ego and super-ego are basic concepts of psychoanalysis.

still

locución adverbial (no obstante)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Hemos tenido muchas dificultades a lo largo del proyecto; a pesar de ello, confiamos en que obtendremos buenos resultados.
We have had a lot of difficulties throughout the project. Nevertheless, we trust that we will have good results.

in light of that, considering that, because of that

expresión (siendo así)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Esta será una temporada de lluvias y ante ello, hemos decidido cerrar.
This will be a period of rain and in light of that (or: considering that, because of that) we have decided to close.

count on it

expresión (por supuesto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Si necesitas ayuda cuenta con ello, allí estaré.
If you need help, count on it, I will be there.

be a matter of life and death

expresión (considerar vital)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
A Pedro le encanta el jazz y se le va la vida en ello.
Pedro loves jazz and for him it's a matter of life and death.

therefore, so

locución conjuntiva (por lo cual)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Habéis trabajado mucho y, por ello, no os pongo deberes para Navidad.
You've worked a lot, so I'm not going to give you any homework for Christmas.

because of this

locución adverbial (como consecuencia)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Se registraron robos y disturbios el mes pasado y por todo ello hemos contratado seguridad.
Robberies and disturbances were reported last month and because of this we've hired security.

let's get on with it, let's do it

expresión (vamos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
¡Debemos trabajar! ¡Pues a ello!
We must work! Let's get on with it!

without having to, without resorting to

locución conjuntiva (sin que signifique)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La cantante deberá conquistar públicos más amplios sin por ello renunciar a la calidad.
The singer should win over larger segments of the public but not at the expense of quality.

nonetheless, nevertheless, notwithstanding

locución conjuntiva (sin que signifique que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Se ha debatido mucho acerca del hambre en el mundo, sin que por ello se haya llegado a ninguna solución.
There has been much debate about hunger in the world; nonetheless, no solution has been reached.

all of that

locución pronominal (todo en conjunto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Por todo ello, decidimos dedicarnos a otra cosa.
Due to all of that, we decided to do something else.

all of that leads to

expresión (esto conlleva a)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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