Alguien (en. Someone)

/al'ɡjen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Refers to a person in an indefinite manner.

Someone left their coat here.

Alguien ha dejado su abrigo aquí.

Used to point out that the identity of the person is unknown.

Someone called me last night, but I didn't answer.

Alguien me llamó anoche, pero no contesté.

Expresses the idea of the existence of a person without specifying who they are.

Someone must take care of this task.

Alguien debe encargarse de esta tarea.

The term 'someone' comes from the Latin 'aliquem'.

Is anyone there?

Question to find out if there is the presence of another person.

¿Hay alguien ahí?

We are nobody.

Expression that indicates anonymity or carelessness.

No somos nadie

Someone has to do it.

Indicates that it is necessary for a person to perform an action.

Alguien tiene que hacerlo

nobody

Term that refers to the absence of people.

nadie

anyone

Refers to a non-specific or indefinite person.

cualquiera

everybody

Expression that encompasses all people.

todo el mundo

A general or indeterminate person in an informal context.

If someone needs help, let them say so.

Si alguien necesita ayuda, que lo diga.

In some contexts, it may refer to a friend or colleague.

I’m going to tell someone about the party.

Voy a contarle a alguien sobre la fiesta.