Meaning
some, a few
- some, a few (plural)
- no, not any (with negation)
- any
In a sentence
Non ho alcuna voglia di uscire stasera.
I don't feel like going out tonight at all.
Ho invitato alcuni amici a cena ieri sera.
I invited some friends to dinner last night.
Non ho ricevuto alcun messaggio oggi.
I didn't receive any message today.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| alcuno | masculine · singular |
| alcuna | feminine · singular |
| alcuni | masculine · plural |
| alcune | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'alcuno' in negative sentences to mean 'any' (e.g., 'Non ho alcuna idea'). Never use it alone in positives; use 'qualche' or 'alcuni/e' instead.
- Agrees in gender/number: 'alcun' (masc. sing.), 'alcuna' (fem. sing.), 'alcuni' (masc. pl.), 'alcune' (fem. pl.).
- In questions, 'alcuno' can mean 'some' (e.g., 'Hai alcun dubbio?'). Often replaced by 'qualche' in speech.