algum

This is the 610th most frequent Portuguese word.


algum

The Portuguese word "algum" means "some" or "any" in English, depending on the context.


In this sentence, 'algum' is used to imply 'some'. It refers to an undefined quantity of juice, indicating option or availability.

VocĂȘ quer algum suco?

Do you want some juice?


Here, 'algum' means 'some' in relation to time, referring to an indefinite day in the future.

Algum dia, visitaremos aquela cidade.

Someday, we will visit that city.


In this context, 'algum' denotes an undefined or unspecified mistake, indicating that an error exists without detailing further.

Percebi que havia algum erro na conta.

I realized there was some mistake in the bill.