Usages of alguien
Quedamos delante del restaurante por si acaso alguien se pierde.
We meet in front of the restaurant just in case someone gets lost.
Alguien está en la puerta.
Someone is at the door.
También es injusto cuando alguien dice algo incómodo en clase.
It is also unfair when someone says something uncomfortable in class.
No me gusta cuando alguien es egoísta con sus amigas; prefiero gente cariñosa.
I don’t like it when someone is selfish with her friends; I prefer affectionate people.
Los perros ladran cuando llega alguien a la casa.
Dogs bark when someone arrives at the house.
En la biblioteca nos gusta susurrar en español, pero sabemos que debemos callarnos si alguien nos mira mal.
In the library we like to whisper in Spanish, but we know we must be quiet if someone gives us a dirty look.
Es importante que revises la configuración de seguridad antes de aceptar a alguien.
It’s important that you check the security settings before accepting someone.
Si alguien te insulta, es mejor que lo bloquees en seguida.
If someone insults you, it’s better that you block them right away.
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