Confusing English Word Challenge New Edition 2

Question

Any - Some

Algunas palabras en inglés pueden crear confusión para los principiantes.

Some words in English can be confusing for learners.

This one is to practice the following words: Any - Some

Both native Spanish and English speakers may answer - but write both Spanish and English sentences.

I would appreciate some help in checking the Spanish sentences.

Agradecería una cierta ayuda en la comprobación de las oraciones españolas.

I will "accept" the best effort after about a week

Every attempt will get a vote.

NOTE - we would normally need 2 sentences, one in each language for each use of these words, .

I wonder how many meanings / uses we can find.

Futher explanation as to the different meanings / uses may be given.

Please do not suggest new words - but pictures are welcome.

This is the previous challenge)

I'm grateful to see the new edition of the English Word Challenges! Gracias, Ian! - bandit51jd, Oct 3, 2012

Good fun, Sir Ian! Thanks. - annierats, Oct 3, 2012

De nada amigas xx - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Answer 1

Some of these aren't any good.

Algunas de ellas no son buenas.

Good one! - --Mariana--, Oct 3, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Xcellent example. - annierats, Oct 3, 2012

Answer 2

Hmmmm.....I don't want any of those but I'll take some of these.

Pues....no quiero ninguno de esos, pero llevo unos de estos.

ninguno de esos / unos de estos - francobollo, Oct 3, 2012

¡Gracias! - --Mariana--, Oct 3, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Answer 3

I need some pencils, but not just any will do. I need red ones.

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Necesito unos lápices, pero no de cualquier clase. Necesito los rojos.

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Excellent! - --Mariana--, Oct 2, 2012

Thank you! - rheit, Oct 2, 2012

pero no de cualquier clase. - francobollo, Oct 3, 2012

I corrected to your suggestion Franco. Thanks! - rheit, Oct 3, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Answer 4

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Sir Ian, would you please give me some opinions of the 2012 US Presidential election?

Sir Ian, ¿Le gustaría darme algunas opiniones sobre la elección presidencial de los Estados Unidos de 2012?

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Sir Ian, can you play any game well?

Sir Ian ¿Usted puede jugar cualquier juego bien?

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Spanish looks good. - --Mariana--, Oct 2, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Fidalgo amigo Politics ? someone said that we need politics less than we need ballroom dancing - I am now of that opinion too. - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Answer 5

Some people just love cars, not just any car, but a Ferrari!

A algunas personas les gustan los autos, no de cualquier clase, sino un Ferrari.

Pretty!! - --Mariana--, Oct 3, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Answer 6

Are there any drinks left in the refrigerator? We have some, but not many.

Tienes alguna bebida en el refrigerador? "Quedan algunas bebidas.

"Quedan algunas bebidas...." - --Mariana--, Oct 3, 2012

Thanks Mariana! - rac1, Oct 3, 2012

:) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Answer 7

Some animals are better than other animals, of course, but almost any animal can be put into the deep-freeze.

Claro, algunos animales son mejores que otros, pero se puede guardar casi cualquier animal en el congelador.

Muy profundo my " horse lover" :) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012

Answer 8

-- Use some for affirmative statements and answers.
Correct Example: You may have some. Yes, I’d like some.
Incorrect Example: You may have any.

-- Use any for negative statements and answers. Correct Examples: I don’t care for any apple pie.
I can’t have any pets in my apartment.
Incorrect Examples: I don’t care for some apple pie.
I can’t have some pets in my apartment.

Make sure you don’t use "no" when you mean "any" or you will have what is called a double negative.

Incorrect Example: I don’t want no apple pie.

Good lesson bandita :) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2012