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- "Lo quiero todo."
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It's a grammar thing. "Todo" is an adjective and can't be the direct object by itself. Direct objects must be a noun or pronoun. It's like saying, "I want intelligent," or "I want pretty." It sounds awkward, and while some people might say it that way as a shortened reply, there's actually an implied direct object in such sentences. Example: I want spicy [food].
Similarly, "Quiero todo" would be "I want all." To be grammatically correct, you should include the direct object: "Lo quiero todo" (I want it all).
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I think that would be "Quiero todos". I think the "lo" is a clue because it can translate as "it".
(It's a very nice thought you have there though. "I love everyone". :-))
For objects, they use "encantar" for love. "Querer" and "amar" are for people. For the differences, see this:
http://www.speakinglatino.com/speaking-latino-whats-the-word-love/
2308
"Lo" is an object pronoun and it is placed before the verb, so "Lo quiero". It's similar to French. In French, "I want it" would be "Je le veux".
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I answered "I love it all" which came up correct.. and I guess would lead to I want it all.