some

S1 W1

BrE /sʌm/ AmE /sʌm/

determiner / pronoun / adjective en → es

1 INDEFINITE QUANTITY [indefinite] A2

used to refer to an unspecified amount or number of something

alguno, algunos, algo

  • some + plural noun

Collocations some money · some time

  • I need some help.

    Necesito ayuda.

2 POSITIVE QUALITY [indefinite] B1

used to refer to a positive quality or characteristic of someone or something

alguno, algunos, algo

  • some + adjective

Collocations some good news · some interesting ideas

  • She gave us some good advice.

    Nos dio buenos consejos.

3 REQUEST [indefinite] B1

used to make a polite request or suggestion

alguno, algunos, algo

  • some + noun

Collocations some tea · some coffee

  • Would you like some tea?

    ¿Te gustaría tomar algo de té?

4 AMOUNT [indefinite] B1

used to refer to a specific amount or quantity of something

alguno, algunos, algo

  • some + noun

Collocations some water · some bread

  • There's some milk in the fridge.

    Hay leche en la nevera.

5 NEGATIVE [indefinite] B2

used to refer to a negative quality or characteristic of someone or something

alguno, algunos, algo

  • some + adjective

Collocations some bad news · some difficult problems

  • They had some bad luck.

    Tuvieron mala suerte.

6 SUGGESTION [indefinite] B2

used to suggest something politely or tentatively

alguno, algunos, algo

  • some + noun

Collocations some ideas · some suggestions

  • I have some ideas about how to solve the problem.

    Tengo algunas ideas sobre cómo resolver el problema.

7 EXPERIENCE [indefinite] C1

used to refer to an experience or event that is not specific but is typical of a type of situation

alguno, algunos, algo

  • some + noun

Collocations some experience · some time

  • She has some experience in teaching.

    Tiene experiencia en enseñar.

8 SOMEHOW [adverb] C1

used to refer to an unspecified way or means by which something happens

de alguna manera, de algún modo

  • somehow
  • I managed to finish the project somehow.

    Logré terminar el proyecto de alguna manera.