If you've ever studied German or certain other languages, you know that it is possible to have words that are neuter, that is, neither masculine nor feminine. In Spanish, the neuter is rare. Learn in this glossary entry about the times you'll find it. Learn more...
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Regarding point c in the article: ‘c) as the neuter direct object lo, such as in the sentence quiero comprarlo, “I want to buy it.”‘
In my understanding, the -lo in this case is one of the rare occurrences of the, grammatically speaking, nearly extinct accusative case that is employed when a direct object is used. Examples:
1. El anillo es muy hermoso. Quiero comprarlo.
2. La lechuga es muy barata. Quiero comprarla.
Good point. Actually, the -lo there could be either masculine or neuter, depending on whether you know the name of what you want to buy.