Cualquiera (en. Any)

/kwalˈkjeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Indeterminate person or thing, or one that is not special.

I don't want to talk to just anyone.

No quiero hablar con cualquiera.

Refers to something that does not have special characteristics.

I can eat anything that is in the fridge.

Puedo comer cualquier cosa que haya en la nevera.

From the Latin 'qualis' meaning 'what' and 'quaerere' meaning 'to seek.'

anyone can do it

Indicates that any person is capable of performing an action.

cualquiera puede hacerlo

to be anybody

Refers to a person who does not stand out for any special characteristic.

ser cualquiera

quality

Characteristic or attribute that defines a person or thing.

cualidad

qualify

To make someone possess the appropriate qualities for a purpose.

cualificar

Common person or one without distinction.

It's not worth it, he's just a nobody.

No vale la pena, es solo un cualquiera.

Something that is not important.

That meeting was a mess.

Esa reunión fue de cualquier manera.