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"Siempre" is an adverb which is often translated as "always", and "alguien" is a pronoun which is often translated as "someone". Learn more about the difference between "siempre" and "alguien" below.
siempre(
syehm
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preh
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. always
Siempre va de ropa azul.She always wears blue.
a. always
Siempre puedes llevar unas medias de repuesto en tu bolso.You can always carry spare pantyhose in your bag.
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alguien(
ahl
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gyehn
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. someone
Alguien me dijo una vez que la vida no es justa.Someone once told me that life isn't fair.
b. somebody
Necesito que alguien me ayude.I need somebody to help me.
c. anyone (in interrogative clauses)
¿Hay alguien en casa?Is anyone home?
d. anybody (in interrogative clauses)
¿Alguien ha hecho este curso?Has anybody taken this course?
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