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"Anybody" is a pronoun which is often translated as "alguien", and "anyone" is a pronoun which is often translated as "cualquiera". Learn more about the difference between "anybody" and "anyone" below.
anybody(
ehn
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i
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buh
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di
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. cualquiera
Anybody who thinks that was a good performance needs their head examined.Cualquiera que cree que fue una buena actuación necesita que le examinen el cerebro.
a. gente importante (noun)
Miguel knows everybody who is anybody at the yacht club.Miguel conoce a toda la gente importante en el club de yates.
anyone(
eh
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ni
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wuhn
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. cualquiera
Anyone who wants to apply for the position must have a PhD.Cualquiera que quiera postularse para el puesto debe tener el doctorado.
a. nadie
I didn't want anyone to interrupt me during the meeting.No quería que nadie me interrumpiera durante la reunión.
4. (any person)
a. alguien
If anyone wants a free ticket, feel free to send me an e-mail.Si alguien quiere una entrada gratis, que me mande un correo electrónico.
