/alˈɡuno/

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Translation

some, any

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Word origin

From Latin aliquunus, a combination of aliquis ('someone, some') and unus ('one'). The first element also lies behind English alias and alibi.

Origin
Latin
Root
aliquis unus
English cognates
alias, alibi

Grammar

Femininealguna
Masc pluralalgunos
Fem pluralalgunas

Examples

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Some days I find it hard to get out of bed.

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Do you have any of those books?

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Some people think differently.

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One of you will have to give me a hand.

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I have none left, but I will bring you some tomorrow.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 10: alguno, hombre, entonces and 9 more words.