What is the Spanish word for "someone"?

Learn how to say "someone" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

someone

Spanish

alguien

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Examples of how to use "someone" in Spanish

English
I think someone is at the front door.
Spanish
Creo que alguien está en la puerta principal.
English
Someone left their umbrella here.
Spanish
Alguien dejó su paraguas aquí.
English
I need someone to help me.
Spanish
Necesito que alguien me ayude.
English
Did someone call my name?
Spanish
¿Alguien llamó mi nombre?
English
Someone is knocking at the door.
Spanish
Alguien está tocando la puerta.

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