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"Anyone" is a pronoun which is often translated as "cualquiera", and "all" is an adjective which is often translated as "todo". Learn more about the difference between "anyone" and "all" below.
anyone(
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)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.
all(
al
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. todo (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
There isn't any glue left. Did you use it all?No queda pegamento. ¿Lo usaste todo?
b. toda (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
And the soup? - Sorry, I ate it all.¿Y la sopa? - Lo siento, me la comí toda.
a. todos (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
There was graffiti saying, "Liberty and justice for all."Había una pintada que decía: "Libertad y justicia para todos".
b. todas (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Don't worry, ladies, there's plenty for all. No need to push.No se preocupen, señoras, hay suficiente para todas. No hace falta empujar.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I proved that all of you were lying.He probado que todos estaban mintiendo.
The child picked up all of his toys from the floor.El niño recogió todos sus juguetes del suelo.
b. todo lo que
All you have to do is put the pizza in the oven and eat it.Todo lo que tienes que hacer es meter la pizza en el horno y comértela.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
8. (entirely)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
