Algum, Alguma, Alguns , Algumas

Algum/Alguma, Alguns/Algumas

(Any , some )

The forms algum/alguma, alguns/algumas are used for ‘some’ before a singular or plural noun, or ‘any’ in questions and conditional sentences. Note that, before a plural noun, they

may also be translated ‘a few, a couple of ’:

Eu vi a Sílvia alguns dias atrás.

I saw Silvia a few days ago.

Você acha que vai ter algum problema?

Do you think there’ll be any problem?

A aplicação de gelo no músculo pode trazer algum alívio.

Applying ice to the muscle may bring some relief.

Ref.: bit.ly/2tZK1cW

Ref 2 : Modern Brazilian Portuguese - A Practical Guide

ALGUÉM ( SOMEBODY OR SOMEONE )

ALGUÉM

(Somebody or Someone )

This is used for ‘somebody, someone’, or ‘anybody, anyone’ in questions and conditional sentences:

Preciso de alguém para me ajudar.

I need someone to help me.

Se alguém ligar, anote o telefone.

If anyone calls, note down their phone number.

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Ref 2 : Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar - A Practical Guide.