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7.2: Indefinite and negative words Flashcards

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1
Q

Indefinite words refer to people and things that are not _______, for example, someone or something.

A

specific

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Negative words deny the existence of people and things or contradict statements, for instance, no one or _______.

A

nothing

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Spanish indefinite words have corresponding negative words, which are _______ in meaning.

A

opposite

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algo

A

pronoun

something; anything

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alguien

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pronoun

somebody; someone; anybody; anyone

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alguno/a(s)

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adj.

some; any

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algún

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adj.

some; any

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o… o…

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conjunction

either… or…

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siempre

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adv.

always

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también

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adv.

also; too

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nada

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pronoun

nothing; not anyting

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nadie

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pronoun

no one; nobody; not anyone

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ninguno/a

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adj.

no; none; not any

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ningún

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adj.

no; none; not any

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ni… ni…

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conjunction

neither… nor…

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nunca

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adv.

never; not ever

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jamás

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adv.

never; not ever

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tampoco

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adv.

neither; not either

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Alguno/a(s) and algún, and ninguno/a(s) and ningún, which mean, respectively, some/any and no/none/not any, are _______.

A

adjectives

20
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Alguien and nadie, which mean, respectively, someone/anyone and no one/not anyone, are _______.

A

pronouns

21
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Algo and nada, which mean, respectively, something/anything and nothing, are _______.

A

pronouns

22
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Alguno/a(s) and algún, and ninguno/a(s) and ningún, are adjectives that mean, respectively, __________ and __________.

A

some/any

no/none/not any

23
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Alguien and nadie are pronouns that mean, respectively, __________ and __________.

A

someone/anyone

no one/not anyone

24
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Algo and nada are pronouns that mean, respectively, __________ and __________.

A

something/anything

nothing/not anything

25
Q

Mnemonic for alguien and nadie:

Nadia isn’t here, therefore _______ is here. (Nadie)
Alvin is here, therefore _______ is here. (Alguien)

A

no one; someone

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What is the opposite of the pronoun nada?

A

algo

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What is the opposite of the pronoun algo?

A

nada

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What is the opposite of the pronoun nadie?

A

alguien

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What is the opposite of the pronoun alguien?

A

nadie

30
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What is the opposite of the adjective alguno/a(s)?

A

ninguno/a(s); ningún

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What is the opposite of the adjective ninguno/a(s)?

A

alguno/a(s); algún

Spanish: Week 3: Ch. 7 (5 decks)

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