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Learn about the Spanish algún, alguna, algunos, algunas
We use the indefinite adjective algún (a, os, as) to say some or any.
Read and listen to these examples:
¿Tienes algún problema? No, pero gracias por preguntar.Do you have any problems? No, but thanks for asking.
Notice how in the interrogative phrases above, the indefinite adjectives mean any and not some.
The indefinite adjective algún (a, os, as) always agree with the noun they modify.
Sometimes, when algún and alguna are used in affirmative sentences, it has the nuance of "some random something/someone".
Have a look at the following examples:
Don't mix the indefinite adjective algún with the indefinite pronoun alguno. You can never use alguno with a noun!
See also Adjetivo indefinido
See also Using alguno, alguna, algunos and algunas to say some, one or any in Spanish (pronouns)
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