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What does 'algo' mean?
What does 'algo' mean?
- but
- nothing; not anything
- something; anything (correct)
- never; not ever
What is the meaning of 'alguien'?
What is the meaning of 'alguien'?
- always
- neither...nor
- someone; somebody; anyone (correct)
- nothing; not anything
What does 'alguno/a(s), algún' translate to?
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?
What does 'o...o' mean?
What is the meaning of 'siempre'?
What is the meaning of 'siempre'?
What does 'también' mean?
What does 'también' mean?
What does 'nada' mean?
What does 'nada' mean?
What is the meaning of 'nadie'?
What is the meaning of 'nadie'?
What does 'ninguno/a, ningún' mean?
What does 'ninguno/a, ningún' mean?
What does 'ni...ni' mean?
What does 'ni...ni' mean?
What is the meaning of 'nunca, jamás'?
What is the meaning of 'nunca, jamás'?
What does 'tampoco' mean?
What does 'tampoco' mean?
What is the meaning of 'pero'?
What is the meaning of 'pero'?
What does 'sino' mean?
What does 'sino' mean?
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.