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"A alguien" is a phrase which is often translated as "someone", and "a nadie" is a phrase which is often translated as "to anyone". Learn more about the difference between "a alguien" and "a nadie" below.
a alguien(
ah
ahl
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gyehn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. someone
Avísame si conoces a alguien que venda entradas para el concierto.Let me know if you know someone who sells tickets for the concert.
b. somebody
Necesitas preguntarle a alguien que sepa de computadoras.You need to ask somebody who understands about computers.
c. to someone
No entiendo esta frase. - Muéstrasela a alguien que hable francés y que pueda traducirla.I don't understand this phrase. - Show it to someone who speaks French and can translate it.
d. to somebody
Si no usas esa chaqueta de invierno, se la puedes donar a alguien que la necesite.If you don't use that winter jacket, you can donate it to somebody who needs it.
a nadie(
ah
nah
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dyeh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to anyone
No le hables de esto a nadie del barrio.Don't speak of this to anyone in the neighborhood.
c. to anybody
No miento a nadie sobre nada. Sencillamente no sé hacerlo.I don't lie to anybody about anything. I just can't do it.
