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"Either" is a conjunction which is often translated as "o", and "none" is a pronoun which is often translated as "ninguno". Learn more about the difference between "either" and "none" below.
either(
ay
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thuhr
)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.
none(
nuhn
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (not any)
a. ninguno (masculine)
None of the original employees work there anymore.Ninguno de los empleados originales trabaja allí ya.
b. ninguna (feminine)
None of the houses have what I'm looking for.Ninguna de las casas tiene lo que estoy buscando.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (not at all)
a. para nada
After taking that medicine, I feel none the better.Después de tomar esa medicina, no me siento mejor para nada.
