some in Portuguese
some in Portuguese is mais ou menos, uns, algum — some means an unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
some in Portuguese
mais ou menos
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
uns
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
algum
um pouco
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
algum
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
um
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
que
(informal, stressed) A remarkable.
algum
A certain number, at least two.
alguns
An indefinite quantity.
um pouco de
An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
What does "some" mean?
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determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
"Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?"
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determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
"That took some courage to admit."
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pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.
"Some of the cakes had already been eaten by the time we arrived."
some in a sentence
- Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?
- Some students missed the deadline for the assignment.
- That took some courage to admit.
- Some of the cakes had already been eaten by the time we arrived.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "some" in Portuguese?
"some" in Portuguese is mais ou menos, uns, algum. some means: An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
How do you use "some" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?" In Portuguese, "some" is mais ou menos, uns, algum.
Are there other ways to say "some" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "some": mais ou menos, uns, algum, um pouco, um, que.
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