Spanish · A2 · Everyday language
Someone Is Here in Spanish
In this guide, you will learn how to use indefinite pronouns to talk about unspecified people and things in a gentle, reassuring way for your child. We focus on 'someone' (alguien), 'no one' (nadie), 'something' (algo), and 'nothing' (nada).
What you'll learn
- Identify and use 'alguien' and 'nadie' to refer to people.
- Use 'algo' and 'nada' to refer to objects or sounds.
- Understand the placement of negative words and the use of 'no' in Spanish sentences.
Spanish phrases for someone is here
Alguien está calentando tu biberón.
Someone is warming your bottle.
'Alguien' acts as the subject here.
Alguien te espera para abrazarte.
Someone is waiting to cuddle you.
'Esperar' means to wait.
Nadie te está dejando solo.
No one is leaving you alone.
'Solo' means alone; use 'sola' for a girl.
Nadie está durmiendo en tu cuna.
No one is sleeping in your cot.
'Cuna' is the word for a baby's crib or cot.
Algo está haciendo un ruido gracioso.
Something is making a funny noise.
'Ruido' means noise and 'gracioso' means funny.
Nada falta en tu bolso.
Nothing is missing from your bag.
'Faltar' is used to express that something is missing.
Tengo algo para ti.
I have something for you.
Here 'algo' is the object of the sentence.
No necesitamos nada más para tu baño.
We need nothing else for your bath.
In Spanish, we use 'no' + verb + 'nada' for 'nothing'.
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Alguien
Someone / Somebody
Always singular.
Nadie
No one / Nobody
Always singular.
Algo
Something
Refers to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.
Nada
Nothing
Used with 'no' if it follows the verb.
Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects
When 'alguien', 'nadie', 'algo', or 'nada' are the subject of the sentence, they usually come at the beginning. If 'nadie' or 'nada' starts the sentence, you do not need the word 'no'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Someone | Alguien | Alguien canta. (Someone sings.) |
| No one | Nadie | Nadie llora. (No one cries.) |
The Double Negative Rule
Spanish often uses two negative words in one sentence. If 'nada' or 'nadie' comes after the verb, you must put 'no' before the verb.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Negative Object | No + Verb + Nada | No veo nada. (I see nothing / I don't see anything.) |
| Negative Person | No + Verb + a Nadie | No oigo a nadie. (I hear no one / I don't hear anyone.) |
More examples
¿Hay alguien ahí?
Is someone there?
Common question when hearing a sound.
No hay nada en la caja.
There is nothing in the box.
Note the 'no... nada' structure.
Algo huele muy bien.
Something smells very good.
'Huele' comes from the verb 'oler' (to smell).