Indefinite Adjectives and Pronouns Flashcards
what are the indefinite adjectives and pronouns?
algo (something)
alguien (someone)
do the indefinite adjectives and pronouns (algo and alguien) change to match their noun?
no
they never change although their meaning changes depending on the context they are used in.
meaning of ‘algo’ (on its own …)
something
e.g. he was noting something down - apuntaba algo
‘algo’ + adjective =
rather / quite / a bit
e.g. it is rather scandalous - es algo escandaloso
‘algo’ + de + infinitive =
something
e.g. quieres algo de comer - do you want something to eat?
‘alguien’ on its own meaning …
someone
e.g. busco a alguien - im looking for someone
‘alguien’ + que + a verb =
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
why does ‘ninguno’ not have a plural form?
it means ‘not one’ therefore can not be plural