English–Spanish

“some” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/alˈɣun/

Example

Hay algún problema con la impresora.

There is some problem with the printer.

Illustration for algún (some)

How to say “some” in Spanish

“Some” in Spanish is algún.

An existing but unspecified masculine person or thing.

Full entry for algún: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with algún

¿Tienes algún consejo para mejorar mi español?

Do you have some advice to improve my Spanish?

Tips for using algún

  • The apocope remains even when an adjective separates the article and noun, as in 'algún buen amigo', so the accent stays despite the intervening adjective.

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