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"Either" is a conjunction which is often translated as "o", and "anything" is a pronoun which is often translated as "nada". Learn more about the difference between "either" and "anything" below.
either(
ay
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thuhr
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. o
Either close the door or come inside.O cierra la puerta o entra.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cualquiera de los dos
You can choose either glass.Puedes escoger cualquiera de los dos vasos.
b. ninguno de los dos (with a negated verb)
I don't think either team will win.No creo que gane ninguno de los dos equipos.
a. ambos
There was a person on either side of me on the plane.Tenía a una persona a ambos lados de mí en el avión.
b. cada
There were beautiful ferns on either side of the country lane.Había unos helechos hermosos a cada lado del sendero rural.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. cualquiera
I like both of those popsicle flavors, so I can eat either.Me gustan las paletas de ambos sabores, así que puedo comerme cualquiera.
b. ninguno (with a negated verb)
I don't like beef or chicken sandwiches. I don't want either.No me gustan los sándwiches ni de carne ni de pollo. No quiero ninguno.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. tampoco (with a negated verb)
I don't like cockroaches either.No me gustan las cucarachas tampoco.
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anything(
eh
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ni
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thihng
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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. nada
I didn't hear anything last night.Anoche no oí nada.
a. cualquier cosa
I'd do anything for her love.Haría cualquier cosa por su amor.
a. algo
If you remember anything, please call me.Si te acuerdas de algo, por favor llámame.
b. alguna cosa
Is there anything I can help you with?¿Hay alguna cosa con la que la pueda ayudar?
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