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algunas

al-GOO-nasalˈɣunas

some

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

📝 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

some

Also: a few (of them)
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'.

📝 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

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: algunas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'algunas' correctly?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin phrase 'aliquis unus,' which literally meant 'some one.' Over time, this phrase blended together and changed to form the Spanish word 'alguno' and all its variations, like 'algunas.'

First recorded: Around the 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: algumasGalician: algunhas

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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).