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"Alguien" is a pronoun which is often translated as "someone", and "a alguien" is a phrase which is also often translated as "someone". Learn more about the difference between "alguien" and "a alguien" below.
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a alguien(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. someone
Avísame si conoces a alguien que venda entradas para el concierto.Let me know if you know someone who sells tickets for the concert.
b. somebody
Necesitas preguntarle a alguien que sepa de computadoras.You need to ask somebody who understands about computers.
c. to someone
No entiendo esta frase. - Muéstrasela a alguien que hable francés y que pueda traducirla.I don't understand this phrase. - Show it to someone who speaks French and can translate it.
d. to somebody
Si no usas esa chaqueta de invierno, se la puedes donar a alguien que la necesite.If you don't use that winter jacket, you can donate it to somebody who needs it.
