alguien
“alguien” means “someone” in Spanish (general use).
someone, somebody
Also: anyone, anybody
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¿Hay alguien en casa?
A1Is anyone home?
Alguien llamó por teléfono.
A1Someone called on the phone.
Necesito hablar con alguien que sepa de computadoras.
A2I need to talk to someone who knows about computers.
Si alguien tiene una pregunta, que levante la mano.
B1If anyone has a question, raise your hand.
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Comes from the Latin phrase 'ali quis,' which literally meant 'some other who.' Over time, it blended together in Spanish to become 'alguien'.
First recorded: Around the 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'alguien' and 'alguno'?
'Alguien' always means 'someone' and only refers to people. 'Alguno' means 'some' or 'any' and can refer to a person or a thing from a specific group. For example, '¿Vino alguno de tus amigos?' (Did any of your friends come?).
Can I say 'alguienes' to mean 'some people'?
No, 'alguien' is always singular. If you want to talk about multiple, unspecified people, you would use 'algunos', 'algunas', or 'algunas personas' (some people).