Indefinite Adjectives and Pronouns Flashcards

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what are the indefinite adjectives and pronouns?

A

algo (something)

alguien (someone)

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do the indefinite adjectives and pronouns (algo and alguien) change to match their noun?

A

no

they never change although their meaning changes depending on the context they are used in.

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meaning of ‘algo’ (on its own …)

A

something

e.g. he was noting something down - apuntaba algo

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‘algo’ + adjective =

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rather / quite / a bit

e.g. it is rather scandalous - es algo escandaloso

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‘algo’ + de + infinitive =

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something

e.g. quieres algo de comer - do you want something to eat?

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‘alguien’ on its own meaning …

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someone

e.g. busco a alguien - im looking for someone

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‘alguien’ + que + a verb =

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needs a subjunctive due to doubt that ‘someone’ exists

e.g. i’m looking for someone who respects me - busco a alguien que me respete

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why does ‘ninguno’ not have a plural form?

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it means ‘not one’ therefore can not be plural

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