Meaning
any
- whatever, whichever
- every, each
In a sentence
Puoi scegliere qualunque posto libero in sala.
You can choose any free seat in the room.
A qualunque ora tu arrivi, ti aspetterò.
Whatever time you arrive, I will wait for you.
Non ascolto consigli da qualunque persona.
I don't take advice from just anyone.
Usage notes
- Use 'qualunque' for 'any' in questions/negatives, but 'qualsiasi' for 'any' in positive statements (e.g., 'Qualsiasi scelta va bene').
- After 'qualunque', the verb often takes the subjunctive (e.g., 'Qualunque cosa tu dica...').
- Avoid using 'qualunque' with singular countable nouns in formal writing; prefer 'qualsiasi' or 'ogni'.