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Indefinite pronouns "algo" and "alguien"

Brief explanation of the use of the indefinite pronouns "algo" and "alguien."

Gramática: Pronombres indefinidos "algo" y "alguien"

B1 Spanish indefinite pronouns something and someone

Level: B1

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  1. We use "algo" to refer to an unspecified thing and to express an action, situation, or non-specific thing.
  2. We use "alguien" to refer to a non-specific person or to ask about the existence of a person.
PronombreUsoEjemplo
AlgoCosa no específicaCreo que hay algo en la pantalla que no debería estar allí. (I think there is something on the screen that shouldn't be there.)
Acción/ situación/ cosa no concretaNecesito hacer algo para recuperar el equilibrio en mi vida. (I need to do something to regain balance in my life.)
AlguienPersona no específicaAlguien debería hablar sobre la importancia de la higiene en la oficina. (Someone should talk about the importance of hygiene in the office.)
Existencia de una persona (preguntas)¿Hay alguien aquí que quiera abrazarse para celebrar la buena noticia? (Is there someone here who wants to hug to celebrate the good news?)

Exercise 1: Indefinite pronouns "algo" and "alguien"

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

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Alguien, alguien, algo, olvidó

1.
¿Hay ... aquí que me pueda explicar cómo encontrar el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal?
(Is there anyone here who can explain to me how to find the balance between work and personal life?)
2.
¿Conoces a ... que quiera abrazarse después de recibir buenas noticias?
(Do you know anyone who wants to hug after receiving good news?)
3.
Creo que alguien ... cerrar la puerta de la oficina.
(I think someone forgot to close the office door.)
4.
... me dijo que es importante hidratarse bien después de hacer ejercicio.
(Someone told me that it is important to stay well-hydrated after exercising.)
5.
Hay ... en la pantalla que no se ve bien ¿puedes revisarlo?
(There is something on the screen that doesn't look right, can you check it?)
6.
Quiero hacer ... diferente hoy como tomar el sol en la playa.
(I want to do something different today like sunbathing on the beach.)
7.
Siento ... raro cuando estoy acostado por mucho tiempo.
(I feel something strange when I am lying down for a long time.)
8.
Debemos hacer ... para evitar el exceso de ruido en la sala de reuniones.
(We must do something to avoid the excessive noise in the meeting room.)

Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence

Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.

1

algo

something

2

alguien

anyone

3

olvidó

forgot

4

Alguien

Someone

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