ajguin or algo?

Sandra G.A1Kwiziq community member

ajguin or algo?

Why do you use 'alguin in this sentence? Do you want anything from the shop? Because it says you cant use algo with a noun and shop is a noun.

Asked 1 month ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Sandra

When we say you can't use algo with a noun, we are referring to a noun right after, i.e with algo acting as an adjective. At the end of the lesson we have this example to illustrate how algo can't be used with a noun: 

Prefiero algo libro de aventuras. (incorrect)

Prefiero algún libro de aventuras. (correct) 

I prefer some adventure book.

You can say for example: 

Quiero algo para comer.

I want something to eat.

Quiero algún plato rico para comer.

I want some tasty dish to eat.

But you can't say:

Quiero algo plato rico para comer.

I hope these examples clarify the difference.

Saludos

Inma

 

ajguin or algo?

Why do you use 'alguin in this sentence? Do you want anything from the shop? Because it says you cant use algo with a noun and shop is a noun.

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