Anyone meanings in Portuguese

alguém

Example:

Is anyone home?

Tem alguém em casa?

Anyone can join the club.

Qualquer um pode entrar no clube.

Usage: InformalContext: Used in questions or statements to refer to any person without specification.

Note: This is the most common translation and is used in everyday conversation.

qualquer um

Example:

Anyone can learn to play the guitar.

Qualquer um pode aprender a tocar violão.

You can ask anyone for help.

Você pode pedir ajuda a qualquer um.

Usage: InformalContext: Emphasizes that no specific individual is meant, just any person.

Note: This phrase can also imply inclusiveness. In some contexts, it can seem less formal.

ninguém (in negative contexts)

Example:

I don't think anyone will come.

Eu não acho que ninguém venha.

Anyone who disagrees is wrong.

Quem discorda está errado.

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in negative constructions, translating to 'no one' when negated.

Note: This context is important when expressing doubts or negating the presence of people.

todas as pessoas (in specific contexts)

Example:

Anyone who wants to participate can sign up.

Todas as pessoas que querem participar podem se inscrever.

Anyone interested should contact me.

Todas as pessoas interessadas devem me contatar.

Usage: FormalContext: Used to refer broadly to all individuals in a specific context.

Note: This form is less common but can be used for clarity in formal writing.

anybody

Anybody is used to refer to any person, without specifying a particular person.

Example: Is anybody home?

Note: Anybody is more informal than anyone.

someone

Someone refers to an unspecified person, emphasizing an individual without specifying who.

Example: Someone left their umbrella here.

Note: Someone implies a specific individual, while anyone is more general.

somebody

Somebody is used to refer to a person without specifying who that person is.

Example: Somebody called for you while you were out.

Note: Somebody is slightly more informal than anyone.

whoever

Whoever is used to refer to any person who, without specifying a particular individual.

Example: Whoever wants to join us can come along.

Note: Whoever implies an individual who, while anyone is more general.

anyone else

Refers to other people besides the person or people already mentioned.

Example: Is anyone else coming to the party?

Note: Adding 'else' emphasizes that it is not just 'anyone' but specifically someone other than those already known.

not just anyone

Indicates that not everyone is suitable or acceptable for a particular role or situation.

Example: She can't date just anyone; she has high standards.

Note: The inclusion of 'just' emphasizes the selectivity or high standards involved.

anyone in their right mind

Refers to a logical or sensible person who would make a particular choice.

Example: Anyone in their right mind would avoid that dangerous street at night.

Note: This phrase implies that only someone who is mentally sound or rational would behave in a certain way.

like anyone's business

Means excessively or intrusively involving oneself in someone else's affairs.

Example: She was prying into my personal life like anyone's business.

Note: The addition of 'anyone's' intensifies the intrusiveness or inappropriate nature of the involvement.

anyone's guess

Indicates that a situation or result is uncertain or unpredictable.

Example: What the outcome will be is anyone's guess at this point.

Note: Emphasizes the lack of a definite answer or prediction, leaving it open to speculation.

ask anyone

Suggests that the information or opinion being referred to is widely known or easily accessible.

Example: If you want to know about his skills, ask anyone who has worked with him.

Note: Implies that there are many sources available to confirm the statement, emphasizing its validity.

anyone's game

Means that the outcome is uncertain and either side could win.

Example: With both teams playing well, it's anyone's game at this point.

Note: Indicates that the situation is open to anyone involved, with no clear advantage for either party.

Anyhoo

Informal variation of 'anyhow' or 'anyway', used to transition to a new topic or conclusion.

Example: I'll catch you later. Anyhoo, have a great day!

Note: More casual and playful than using 'anyway' or 'anyhow'.

Anywho

Casual variation of 'anyhow' or 'anyway', used to transition to a new subject or idea.

Example: Anywho, I'll see you at the party tonight.

Note: Informal and often used in spoken language among friends.

Anyhows

Informal plural form of 'anyhow' or 'anyway', indicating a lack of specificity or precision.

Example: I'm not sure about the details, but anyhows, we'll figure it out together.

Note: Adds a laid-back and casual tone to the conversation.

Anyhooter

Informal and playful term similar to 'anyway' or 'regardless', emphasizing lack of specific knowledge.

Example: I don't know anyhooter about what happened last night.

Note: Created for informal, casual conversations.

Anyhoodles

Whimsical and informal variation of 'anyhow' or 'anyway', used to close a conversation or transition to a greeting.

Example: I'll see you later. Anyhoodles, have a great day!

Note: Conveys a more lighthearted and playful tone than 'anyhow'.

Anyhizzle

Casual and slangy way to say 'anyway' or 'either way', indicating flexibility or acceptance of a situation.

Example: I'm not quite sure what's happening, but anyhizzle, we'll manage it somehow.

Note: Used in relaxed, informal speech for added flair or humor.

Anyone can participate in the competition.

Qualquer pessoa pode participar da competição.

I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

Eu não quero magoar os sentimentos de ninguém.

Is there anyone who can help me with this task?

Há alguém que pode me ajudar com esta tarefa?

Anyone - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: anyone

Conjugations

Syllabification and Stress

anyone Contains 2 syllables: any • one

Phonetic transcription: ˈe-nē-(ˌ)wən

any one , ˈe nē (ˌ)wən (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

anyone: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

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