A2 Spanish grammar

Alguno and Ninguno in Spanish: Agreement and Shortened Forms

Alguno points to an unspecified member or quantity; ninguno denies that any member exists. Their forms change with the noun and shorten before masculine singular nouns.

alguno and ninguno Spanish: Match gender and number

Use alguno, alguna, algunos, or algunas; ninguno normally appears as ninguno or ninguna in singular noun phrases.

Tengo algunas preguntas, pero ninguna respuesta.
I have some questions, but no answer.Both words agree with their nouns.

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Shorten before a masculine singular noun

Alguno becomes algún and ninguno becomes ningún immediately before a masculine singular noun.

¿Tienes algún problema? No tengo ningún problema.
Do you have any problem? I don't have any problem.Both forms shorten before problema.

Build negative sentences naturally

If ningún or ninguno follows the verb, normally use no before the verb; if ninguno stands before it, no is omitted.

No hay ningún problema. Ninguno parece grave.
There is no problem. None seems serious.The position controls the use of no.

Common mistakes

Tengo alguno preguntas.

Tengo algunas preguntas.

Preguntas is feminine plural.

Ninguno problema.

Ningún problema.

Use ningún before a masculine singular noun.

Hay ningún problema.

No hay ningún problema.

Postverbal ningún needs the negative no.

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Alguno and ninguno FAQ

What does alguno and ninguno cover?

Alguno points to an unspecified member or quantity; ninguno denies that any member exists. Their forms change with the noun and shorten before masculine singular nouns.

What is the first rule to remember?

Use alguno, alguna, algunos, or algunas; ninguno normally appears as ninguno or ninguna in singular noun phrases.

What is another important A2 pattern?

Alguno becomes algún and ninguno becomes ningún immediately before a masculine singular noun.

How can I practise alguno and ninguno Spanish?

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