alguno
some
In Spanish, 'alguno' is used similarly to 'some' in English. It is used to refer to an indefinite quantity or number of things. The word can change form depending on the gender and number of the noun it refers to. For example, 'alguno' (singular, masculine), 'algunos' (plural, masculine), 'alguna' (singular, feminine), 'algunas' (plural, feminine).
Example sentences using: alguno
Alguno de ellos tiene que ser el culpable.
One of them has to be guilty.
The speaker indicates that out of a group, at least one individual must be guilty.
¿Alguno de ustedes ha estado en París?
Has any of you been to Paris?
This is a question directed towards a group of people, asking if any individual within that group has visited Paris before.
Necesito alguno de estos libros para la escuela.
I need any of these books for school.
This phrase indicates the speaker needs any one book out of a selection of books for school purposes.
Si tienes alguno problema, puedes hablar conmigo.
If you have any problem, you can talk to me.
This statement is offering help to someone who potentially has a problem, indicating that the speaker is available for discussion.
He perdido mi teléfono. ¿Has visto alguno?
I lost my phone. Have you seen any?
The speaker has lost their phone and is asking the listener if they have seen any phone around.
Alguno de estos días deberíamos salir a cenar.
One of these days we should go out for dinner.
The speaker suggests that they should arrange to go out for dinner on one unspecified day in the future.
No quiero ninguno, solo quiero alguno que me haga feliz.
I don't want any, I just want any that makes me happy.
The speaker is expressing their desire not for any specific thing, but for something nondescript that brings them happiness.
¿Hay alguno en particular que te guste?
Is there any in particular that you like?
The speaker is asking if there is any specific thing that the listener likes.
Voy a necesitar alguno de esos para el proyecto.
I am going to need any of those for the project.
The speaker requires unspecified items or resources from a given selection for a project.
Es posible que alguno de nosotros tenga que ir.
It's possible that one of us will have to go.
The speaker is suggesting that there's a possibility that one member of a group, which includes the speaker, may have to leave or go somewhere.