Indefinite and negative words Flashcards
something; anything
algo
someone; somebody; anyone
alguien
some; any
alguno/a(s), algún
either… or
o… o
always
siempre
also; too
también
nothing; not anything
nada
no one; nobody; not anyone
nadie
no; none; not any
ninguno/a, ningún
neither… nor
ni… ni
never, not ever
nunca, jamás
neither; not either
tampoco
What are the two ways to form negative sentences in Spanish?
1) Place the negative word before the verb
EX: Nadie se levanta temprano. (No one gets up early)
EX: Ellos nunca gritan. (They never shout)
2) Place no before the verb and the negative word after
EX: No se levanta nadie temprano. (No one gets up early.)
EX: Ellos no gritan nunca. (They never shout.)
What’s the difference between pero and sino?
pero = but
sino = but rather, on the contrary
What is the preterite of ser?