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Algo, algún, alguna vez

Duration: 3:16 Published: 12 Feb 2017

In the Plaza de Santa Ana, in front of the Teatro Español, George talks about his interest in theatre. He knows some Golden Age writers, but he has never been to the theatre in Madrid: the perfect context to practise algo, algún, ningún and alguna vez.

Learn the difference between "algo", "algún" and "alguna vez" in Spanish with our student George, who will also explain to us the history of the Teatro Español in Madrid. The Spanish Sessions, free Spanish videolessons online.

Key points

  • Algo refers to things and its negative is nada: ¿Quieres algo? No, nada.
  • Algún and ningún go before masculine singular nouns: ¿Conoces algún escritor?
  • Alguna vez asks about experiences: ¿Has ido alguna vez al teatro? The negative answer is nunca.
  • Negative words after the verb need no: No he ido nunca.

Frequent doubts

What is the difference between algún and alguno?

Algún goes before a masculine singular noun (algún libro); alguno replaces it (Sí, tengo alguno).

How do I answer questions with alguna vez?

Sí, una vez or muchas veces; or No, nunca. With nunca after the verb you need no: No he ido nunca.

What is the Teatro Español?

One of the most emblematic theatres in Madrid, in the Plaza de Santa Ana, in the literary quarter.

Part of Spanish Sessions, the YouTube channel of the teachers at Tilde Madrid — more than 3 million views.

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