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algunas

/al-GOO-nas/

some

A hand selecting a small handful of bright red apples from a large basket full of apples, illustrating the concept of 'some'.

As an adjective, algunas means 'some' or 'a few,' modifying a feminine plural noun, like 'some apples.'

algunas(Adjective)

fA1

some

?

referring to an unspecified number of things

Also:

a few

?

referring to a small number

,

any

?

used in questions

📝 In Action

Tengo algunas preguntas para ti.

A1

I have some questions for you.

Algunas personas prefieren el café sin azúcar.

A1

Some people prefer coffee without sugar.

¿Necesitas algunas ideas para el proyecto?

A2

Do you need any ideas for the project?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • unas pocas (a few)
  • varias (several)

Antonyms

  • ningunas (none, not any)
  • todas (all)

Common Collocations

  • algunas veces – sometimes
  • de algunas maneras – in some ways

💡 Grammar Points

Matching with Feminine, Plural Things

Use 'algunas' only before words for things (nouns) that are feminine and plural. For example, 'algunas casas' (some houses) or 'algunas ideas' (some ideas).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Algunas' vs. 'Algunos'

Mistake: "Tengo algunos amigas."

Correction: Tengo algunas amigas. The word 'amigas' (female friends) is feminine, so the word describing it needs to be feminine too. 'Algunas' is the feminine form.

⭐ Usage Tips

Softening a Statement

Using 'algunas' can make a statement sound less absolute than using a specific number. It's a great way to talk about a general, small amount without being exact.

A large cluster of identical pink butterflies flying, with a smaller, distinct group of those same butterflies separated from the main cluster, representing 'some of them'.

As a pronoun, algunas means 'some (of them),' replacing a previously mentioned feminine plural noun, emphasizing selection from a whole group.

algunas(Pronoun)

fA2

some

?

replacing a feminine plural noun

Also:

a few (of them)

?

referring to a small number of previously mentioned items

📝 In Action

—¿Necesitas sillas? —Sí, necesito algunas.

A2

—Do you need chairs? —Yes, I need some.

De todas las opciones, solo me gustan algunas.

B1

Of all the options, I only like some (of them).

Algunas de mis amigas ya llegaron.

A2

Some of my friends have already arrived.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • algunas de las cuales – some of which
  • algunas de ellas – some of them

💡 Grammar Points

Replacing a Word to Avoid Repetition

'Algunas' can stand in for a feminine, plural word you've already mentioned, so you don't have to say it again. It means 'some of them'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting to Add 'de'

Mistake: "Algunas mis primas viven aquí."

Correction: Algunas de mis primas viven aquí. When you use 'algunas' to mean 'some of...' a specific group (like 'my cousins'), you need to add 'de' after it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Answering Questions Quickly

'Algunas' is perfect for short answers. Instead of repeating the whole phrase, you can just say 'Sí, algunas' (Yes, some) or 'No, solo algunas' (No, only a few).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: algunas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'algunas' correctly?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'algunas' and 'unas'?

They are very similar and often interchangeable! 'Algunas' usually means 'some' (an indefinite number), while 'unas' is often closer to 'a few' or 'a couple of'. Think of 'algunas' as slightly more specific or selective than the more general 'unas'.

Can I use 'algunas' in a negative sentence, like 'I don't have any'?

It's rare and usually sounds unnatural. For negative sentences, it's much better to use 'ningunas' or, even more commonly, the singular 'ninguna'. For example, instead of 'No tengo algunas preguntas', you should say 'No tengo ninguna pregunta' (I don't have any questions).