Lección 72 Positive and Negative Expressions

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to positive and negative expressions in Spanish, including definitions and differences in usage.

Positive Expressions

Words that affirm the existence of people, things, or ideas, such as 'something' or 'someone'.

Negative Expressions

Words that negate the existence of people, things, or ideas, such as 'nothing' or 'no one'.

Double Negatives

In Spanish, a double negative reinforces the negative meaning, unlike in English where it cancels out.

Personal 'a'

Used before 'alguien' and 'nadie' when they refer to people and are the direct object of the verb.

Pero vs. Sino

'Pero' means 'but', while 'sino' means 'but rather' or 'on the contrary' when the first part is negative.

Nadie

Means 'no one' and is used to indicate the absence of any person.

Nunca

Means 'never' or 'not ever'.

Algo

Means 'something'.

Nada

Means 'nothing'.

Alguien

Means 'someone'.

Nadie

Means 'no one'.

Alguno / Ninguno

Means 'some' and 'none', respectively; 'alguno' can be shortened to 'algún'.