Spanish Grammar: Negative and Indefinite Words

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What is the meaning of 'nunca'?

  • never (correct)
  • no
  • someone
  • always

Which negative word translates to 'nothing'?

  • nunca
  • nadie
  • ninguno
  • nada (correct)

In which situation would you likely use the imperfect tense?

  • To express specific time in the past
  • To describe a completed action
  • To indicate a sequence of events
  • To describe background information (correct)

What does the word 'algunos' mean?

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Which of the following is used to denote a completed action in the past?

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What is the correct negative command form of the verb 'hablar'?

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Which verb means 'to love' in Spanish?

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What is the correct reflexive pronoun for the verb 'peinar' if referring to 'we'?

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Identify the correct order of indirect and direct object pronouns in a sentence.

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Which of the following means 'to interest' in Spanish?

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What is the negative command form of 'ir'?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the direct object pronoun?

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What is the meaning of the verb 'faltar'?

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What is the correct preterite conjugation for 'tú' when using the verb 'hablar'?

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Which of the following is the incorrect conjugation for the verb 'comer' in the preterite for 'él/ella/usted'?

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What is the imperfect form of 'tú' for the verb 'vivir'?

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Which of the following indicates the purpose or goal of an action?

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When forming a negative tú command for '-AR' verbs, what suffix do you add after dropping the '-o' ending?

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Which of the following is the correct conjugation for 'nosotros/as' in the preterite for the verb 'vivir'?

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What is the correct affirmative command for the verb 'escribir' directed at 'tú'?

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Which of the following is an appropriate translation for 'por'?

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Flashcards

Meaning of 'nadie'

'Nadie' means 'no one' or 'nobody' in Spanish.

Meaning of 'nada'

'Nada' means 'nothing' in Spanish.

Meaning of 'ningún/ninguna'

'Ningún/ninguna' means 'no, none, not any' in Spanish.

Imperfect Tense in Spanish

The imperfect tense describes ongoing or habitual actions, background information, and actions not clearly defined in the past.

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Preterite Tense in Spanish

The preterite tense in Spanish describes completed actions in the past.

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Preterite Tense - AR Verbs

Used to describe actions completed in the past. Example: I spoke (hablé).

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Preterite Tense - ER/IR Verbs

Used to describe completed actions in the past. Example: I ate (comí). I lived (viví).

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Imperfect Tense - AR Verbs

Used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. Example: I was speaking (hablaba).

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Imperfect Tense - ER/IR Verbs

Used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. Example: I was eating (comía). I was living (vivía).

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Por vs. Para

Por indicates cause/reason, means, or movement through. Para indicates purpose/goal, destination, movement toward.

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Affirmative Tú Commands

Short commands for the 'tú' form. Example: Speak (Habla).

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Negative Tú Commands

Negative commands for the 'tú' form. Example: Don't eat (no comas).

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Infinitive to Command

Transforms infinitives into affirmative commands.Example: To say (decir) becomes say (di).

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Regular Verbs (Spanish)

Spanish verbs that follow predictable conjugation patterns.

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Spanish Verb Commands (negative)

Instructions expressed using negative forms, like 'no hables' (don't speak).

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Indirect Object Pronouns (IOPs)

Pronouns indicating the recipient of the action (to/for whom).

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Direct Object Pronouns (DOPs)

Pronouns indicating the object of the action (what/whom).

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Pronoun Order (IOP and DOP)

Indirect object pronouns (IOPs) come before direct object pronouns (DOPs).

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Reflexive Pronouns + Verbs

Pronouns reflecting the action back on the subject (e.g., I wash myself).

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Common Verbs (gustar family)

Verbs like 'gustar', 'encantar', 'interesar' expressing preferences, affections, or other emotions.

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Negative Reflexive Sentences

Sentences containing a reflexive pronoun and a negative command.

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Study Notes

Negative Words

  • nadie: no one, nobody
  • nada: nothing
  • ningún/ninguna: no, none, not any
  • nunca/jamás: never
  • tampoco: neither, not either

Indefinite Words

  • alguien: someone
  • algo: something
  • algún/alguna: some, any
  • algunos/alguna: some, a few
  • siempre: always

When to Use the Imperfect

  • Used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
  • Used for background information (weather, emotions, time, age).
  • Used for actions not clearly defined in terms of beginning or end.

When to Use the Preterite

  • Used to describe completed actions in the past.
  • Used for actions specific in time with a clear beginning and end.
  • Used for events as part of a sequence of events.

AR Verbs Conjugation (Preterite)

  • yo: hablé
  • tú: hablaste
  • él/ella/usted: habló
  • nosotros/as: hablamos
  • vosotros/as: hablasteis
  • ellos/ellas/ustedes: hablaron

ER/IR Verbs Conjugation (Preterite)

  • yo: comí; viví
  • tú: comiste; viviste
  • él/ella/usted: comió; vivió
  • nosotros/as: comimos; vivimos
  • vosotros/as: comisteis; vivisteis
  • ellos/ellas/ustedes: comieron; vivieron

Imperfect Conjugation (AR Verbs)

  • yo: hablaba
  • tú: hablabas
  • él/ella/usted: hablaba
  • nosotros/as: hablábamos
  • vosotros/as: hablabais
  • ellos/ellas/ustedes: hablaban

Imperfect Conjugation (ER/IR Verbs)

  • yo: vivía
  • tú: vivías
  • él/ella/usted: vivía
  • nosotros/as: vivíamos
  • vosotros/as: vivíais
  • ellos/ellas/ustedes: vivían

Prepositions (Por, Para)

  • Por: because of, through, by, for the sake of.
  • Para: in order to, destined for, toward.

Affirmative Commands (Mandatos Afirmativos)

  • Hablar: Habla (Speak)
  • Comer: Come (Eat)
  • Escribir: Escribe (Write)

Negative Commands (Mandatos Negativos)

  • Negative commands are formed using the present tense yo form, dropping the -o ending, and adding -e or -a.

Common Verbs (Like Gustar)

  • gustar: to like/be pleasing
  • encantar: to love
  • interesar: to interest
  • importar: to matter/be important
  • molestar: to bother
  • fascinar: to fascinate
  • aburrir: to bore
  • quedar: to remain
  • faltar: to lack

Indirect Object Pronouns (IOPs)

  • IOPs answer the question "to/for whom?"
  • IOPs are placed before the conjugated verb when used with direct objects. Order is IOP then DOP.

Direct Object Pronouns (DOPs)

  • DOPs answer the question "what?" or "whom?"
  • DOPs are placed before the conjugated verb when used with indirect objects

Reflexive Pronouns

  • Reflexive pronouns combine with the verb to indicate a person doing an action to themselves.
  • Examples: me levanto (I get up), te bañas (you take a bath)

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