This is the 340th most frequent Portuguese word.
alguma
"Alguma" means "some" or "any" in English.
Here, 'alguma' implies an unspecified amount or type of help, introducing an indefinite concept related to the noun 'ajuda' (help).
Eu preciso de alguma ajuda para resolver este problema.
I need some help to solve this problem.
'Alguma' specifies an undefined but existent rationale, providing an abstract quality and level of certainty to the noun 'razão' (reason).
Tenho alguma razão para acreditar que ele esteja certo.
I have some reason to believe he is right.
'Alguma' is used as part of the phrase 'alguma coisa' to refer to 'something' or 'anything', indicating an indefinite item or occurrence.