alcuni
some
The Italian word 'alcuni' translates to 'some' in English. It can be used in similar contexts, such as referring to an indefinite quantity of something. However, note that it agrees in gender and number with the noun it qualifies, which is not a feature of the English 'some'. For instance, 'alcuni libri' means 'some books' (masculine plural), while 'alcune persone' means 'some people' (feminine plural).
Example sentences using: alcuni
Ho comprato alcuni libri.
I bought some books.
In this sentence, 'alcuni' is used to mean 'some'. It is used to indicate an unspecified quantity of something, in this case, books. The word 'alcuni' is placed before the noun it refers to.
Alcuni dei miei amici vengono da Roma.
Some of my friends come from Rome.
In this example, 'alcuni' serves to represent an unspecified portion of a group, in this case, friends. The structure 'alcuni dei miei' can be translated as 'some of my'.
Alcuni sono nati per seguire, altri per guidare.
Some are born to follow, others to lead.
This is a general statement where 'alcuni' stands for an unspecified portion of people. In this context, it draws a distinction between different kinds of people in the world.