Spanish L13.2.2: Reciprocal Verbs, Affirmative and Negative Expressions

Vocabulary and grammar rules focusing on reciprocal verbs, reciprocal pronouns, and affirmative/negative expressions based on the lecture notes.

Pronombres recíprocos

Reflexive pronouns used in their plural forms (nos, os, se) to express an action occurring between two or more people that is correspondida (reciprocal).

Llevarse bien/mal

To get along well or badly with each other.

Llevarse como el perro y el gato

An expression used to describe people who fight often and do not get along at all.

Pelearse

To fight or quarrel with each other.

Odiarse

To hate each other.

Gritarse

To shout at each other.

Quererse

To love or care for each other.

Besarse

To kiss each other.

Saludarse

To greet each other.

Abrazarse

To hug each other.

Enamorarse

To fall in love with each other.

Conocerse

To meet or know each other.

Casarse

To get married to each other.

Ayudarse

To help each other.

Darse consejos

To give each other advice.

Decirse la verdad

To tell each other the truth.

Algo

Affirmative expression meaning something or anything.

Nada

Negative expression meaning nothing.

Alguien

Affirmative expression meaning someone or anyone.

Nadie

Negative expression meaning no one or nobody.

Todo

Affirmative expression meaning everything.

Todos/as

Affirmative expression meaning everybody or all.

Algún / Alguno(a)

Affirmative expression meaning some, any, or several; the form shortens to 'algún' before masculine singular nouns.

Ningún / Ninguno(a)

Negative expression meaning no, none, or not any; the form shortens to 'ningún' before masculine singular nouns.

O… o

Affirmative expression meaning either… or.

Ni… ni

Negative expression meaning neither… nor.

Siempre

Affirmative expression meaning always.

Nunca / Jamás

Negative expressions meaning never or (not) ever.

Algunas veces / A veces

Affirmative expressions meaning sometimes or at times.

También

Affirmative expression meaning also or too.

Tampoco

Negative expression meaning neither or not.

Personal 'a' with Indefinites

Used when alguno/a/os/as, ninguno/a, alguien, and nadie refer to persons and are the direct object of the verb.

Negative Word Placement

Negative words may precede the verb, or they may follow the verb if the word 'no' is placed before the verb.