anybody

• Pronombre indefinido que se refiere a cualquier persona en general; se usa en oraciones afirmativas para indicar 'alguien, sea quien sea', en preguntas y condicionales como 'alguien', y con negación puede equivaler a 'nadie'. También puede significar 'cualquier persona' o 'todo el mundo' dependiendo del contexto.

An indefinite pronoun used to refer to any person at all; functionally equivalent to 'anyone', but often preferred in informal or conversational contexts.

1. Indefinite pronoun in questions and negative statementsA1informal

   Used in questions or negative sentences to refer to a person when the specific identity is unknown, unimportant, or being denied; often implies 'any person at all' or 'no person'. Interchangeable with 'anyone', though 'anybody' may sound slightly more informal.

   pronombre indefinido en oraciones interrogativas y negativas

   • Is anybody there? I thought I heard something.
   • I didn't tell anybody about the surprise party.
   • Has anybody seen my keys? I can't find them anywhere.
   • There wasn't anybody at the reception desk.
   • Did anybody notice the error in the report?

2. Indefinite pronoun in affirmative statements meaning 'any person at all'A2informal

   Used in affirmative contexts to refer to any person without restriction, emphasizing that identity does not matter; often found in general statements, permissions, or offers.

   cualquiera (persona)

   • Anybody can learn to cook with a little practice.
   • You can ask anybody in the office; they'll help you.
   • This contest is open to anybody aged 16 or older.
   • If anybody wants to volunteer, please sign up here.
   • Anybody with a library card can borrow books for free.

3. Indefinite pronoun in conditional clausesB1informal

   Used in 'if' or 'when' clauses to refer to a hypothetical or potential person whose identity is unknown or irrelevant to the condition being described.

   Alguien en cláusulas condicionales

   • If anybody calls, take a message please.
   • When anybody asks, just say I'm busy.
   • Should anybody need assistance, press the help button.
   • If anybody disagrees with the plan, speak up now.
   • In case anybody wonders, the meeting has been postponed.