Random, I need examples

Question

I know the meaning of that word but I don't know how to use it. Could someone give me some examples using that word please?

Answer 1

Here are some examples:

The teacher chose five students at random to to be group leaders.

I closed my eyes and randomly put my finger down on the map; it was pointing at Buenos Aires.

The company did a random sampling of its employees; the company chose several employees at random to answer some questions.

Never randomly spend your money; always plan ahead and follow your budget.

I have a random question for you; I have a question out of the blue; I have a question that is not related to anything we were talking about.

A random bullet hit the front window of the library; a stray bullet hit the front window of the library. A bullet went off course and hit the front window of the library. (these other expression are only used when talking about "una bala perdida")

Chose any number at random between one and twenty.

I just thought of a random idea; I just thought of an idea that is a little crazy but it might work.

--------------- I hope these random examples have been helpful to you!

Thank you for giving me some examples of that word :) - Milagro1983, Oct 16, 2010

Answer 2

That was a great explanation of random Mountaingirl! Very well explained. How about: Los narcotraficantes matan sin ton ni son. The narcotrafficers kill at random.

Well, they certainly have been in Monterrey lately... - mountaingirl123, Oct 16, 2010

Answer 3

And how about this just for casual speak: That was so random!