Also means
some
Usage Note
Qualcuno is invariable when it means 'someone' but agrees as qualcuna when standing for a feminine countable thing ('some, a few'). In questions and negatives it slides toward 'anyone', as in c'è qualcuno? ('is anyone there?').
Examples
"Qualcuno ha bussato alla porta."
Natural Translation
Someone knocked at the door.
Literal Translation
Someone has knocked at-the door.
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