What does algumas in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word algumas in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use algumas in Portuguese.

The word algumas in Portuguese means some, algumas vezes, algumas vezes, item necessário, dizer algumas palavras, algumas vezes, às vezes. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word algumas

some

pronome

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

algumas vezes

adverb (on several occasions)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
That boy has come over a few times and always behaved himself.

algumas vezes

adverb (with several repetitions)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
After you do it a few times it doesn't seem so terrible.

item necessário

noun ([sth] needed) (BRA)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Karen foi até à loja para comprar uns itens necessários.
Karen went down to the store to buy some necessities.

dizer algumas palavras

verbal expression (informal (make a short speech) (figurado)

(expressão verbal: Expressão usada como verbo. Ex. "se dar bem com"; "ter medo de". Também para elementos compostos mais longos, como expressões idiomáticas e ditados que começam com um verbo.)
Pediram-me para dizer algumas palavras no funeral do meu avô.
I was asked to say a few words at my Grandpa's funeral.

algumas vezes, às vezes

adverb (at times)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
Às vezes, eu como ovos no café da manhã, mas frequentemente como só cereal.
Sometimes I have eggs for breakfast, but I often just eat cereal.

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