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"Either" is a conjunction which is often translated as "o", and "neither do I" is a phrase which is often translated as "ni yo". Learn more about the difference between "either" and "neither do I" below.
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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 pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
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).
5. (as well)
a. tampoco (with a negated verb)
I don't like cockroaches either.No me gustan las cucarachas tampoco.
neither do I(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. yo tampoco
I don't feel ready for the test tomorrow. - Neither do I.No me siento preparado para el examen de mañana. - Yo tampoco.
c. ni yo tampoco
I don't know where the cat is. - Neither do I.No sé dónde está el gato. - Ni yo tampoco.
d. ni a mí
I don't love their most recent album. - Neither do I.No me encanta su álbum más reciente. - Ni a mí.
f. ni a mí tampoco
I don't care at all about awards shows. - Neither do I.No me importan para nada las entregas de premios. - Ni a mí tampoco.
