1 Español II Negative Expressions

2 In English a sentence with 2 negative words is incorrect. – Ex. “I don’t know nothing.” is incorrect – Ex. “I don’t know anything.” is correct

3 Negative Expressions In Spanish double negatives are not incorrect, they are very common. – Ex. No sé nada. “No” is a negative word “Nada” is also a negative word meaning nothing

4 Ninguno “Ninguno” and “ninguna” mean none. They are typically used in the singular form and match the noun they describe in gender.

5 Ninguno “Ninguno” and “ninguna” can be in a sentence by themselves or they can be placed before the noun.

6 Ninguno Examples: ¿Cuántas estampillas tienes? No tengo ninguna.

7 Ninguno Ninguno changes to ningún when it comes before a masculine singular noun. Example: – No tengo ningún póster de Costa Rica.