alguém

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for alguémwith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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aw-GENG

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/awˈgẽj̃/

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What does “alguém” mean?

Definitions of “alguém” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

someonePronoun

Tem alguém na porta.

There is someone at the door.

Alguém sabe a hora?

Does someone know the time?

Eu vi alguém correndo pela rua.

I saw someone running down the street.