Indefinitive Pronouns
by Carlos Avelar
1. Rules
2. Rules
3. When we refer to an undefined pronoun, we usually use a plural pronoun.
3.1. Example
3.1.1. Everyone is here already. They have been waiting for you.(Todo el mundo ya está aquí. Han estado esperándote.)
3.1.2. Somebody left their jacket. It’s so cold outside, I’m sure they will be back for it soon.(Alguien ha dejado su chaqueta. Hace tanto frío, estoy seguro que regresará pronto.)
4. We can use the Saxon genitive ("-'s") with undefined pronouns of people and things to indicate possession.
4.1. Example
4.1.1. Is this anyone’s seat?(¿Hay alguien sentado en este asiento?)
5. The uses of indefinite pronouns composed with "some", "any", and "no" in affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences are the same as the uses of "some" and "any".
5.1. Example
5.1.1. There is something on the floor.(Hay algo en el suelo.)
5.1.2. Would you like something to drink?(¿Te gustaría algo para beber?)
6. Indefinite pronouns in singular always carry the verb in singular.
6.1. Example
6.1.1. Somebody is at the door.(Alguien está en la puerta.)
6.1.2. Everybody loves chocolate.(A todo el mundo le encanta el chocolate.)