Indefinite and Negative Words Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'algo' mean?

but

nothing; not anything

something; anything (correct)

never; not ever

What is the meaning of 'alguien'?

always

neither...nor

someone; somebody; anyone (correct)

nothing; not anything

What does 'alguno/a(s), algún' translate to?

some; any (correct)

always

but rather or on the contrary

neither...nor

What does 'o...o' mean?

either...or Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'siempre'?

always Signup and view all the answers

What does 'también' mean?

also; too Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nada' mean?

nothing; not anything Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'nadie'?

no one; nobody; not anyone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ninguno/a, ningún' mean?

no; none; not any Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ni...ni' mean?

neither...nor Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'nunca, jamás'?

never; not ever Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tampoco' mean?

neither; not either Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'pero'?

but Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sino' mean?

but rather or on the contrary Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indefinite and Negative Words in Spanish

Algo: Translates to "something" or "anything," used in affirmative sentences.
Alguien: Means "someone," "somebody," or "anyone," applicable in contexts involving individuals.
Alguno/a(s), algún: Indicates "some" or "any," commonly used in positive or interrogative sentences.
O...o: Denotes "either...or," presenting choices between two options.
Siempre: Translates to "always," indicating a consistent or habitual action.
También: Means "also" or "too," used to add information or agree with a statement.
Nada: Refers to "nothing" or "not anything," expressing the absence of quantity.
Nadie: Means "no one," "nobody," or "not anyone," signifying the non-existence of a person.
Ninguno/a, ningún: Translates to "no," "none," or "not any," used to negate existence or quantity.
Ni...ni: Meaning "neither...nor," this phrase is employed to negate two options.
Nunca, jamás: Both terms mean "never" or "not ever," indicating the absence of occurrence.
Tampoco: Translates to "neither" or "not either," used to negate agreement with a previously stated negative.
Pero: Means "but," introducing a contrast or exception to a previous statement.
Sino: Translates to "but rather" or "on the contrary," used to clarify or provide an alternative to a prior statement.

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This quiz provides an interactive way to learn and memorize indefinite and negative words in Spanish. Each flashcard includes a word along with its English definition, helping learners grasp essential vocabulary. Perfect for language learners of all levels.