No. 1,441 in Portuguese
qualquer
"Any" or "whatever."
In a sentence
Você pode escolher qualquer livro da prateleira.
You can choose any book from the shelf.
Here, 'qualquer' is used as an adjective meaning 'any', modifying 'livro' ('book') to imply that any book can be chosen.
Ela fez qualquer coisa para ajudar os amigos.
She did anything to help her friends.
In this sentence, 'qualquer coisa' means 'anything', showing an indefinite sense about what was done.
Se você vir qualquer pessoa entrar na sala, avise-me.
If you see anyone entering the room, let me know.
'Qualquer pessoa' here means 'anyone', indicating an unspecified or general individual.
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