qualsiasi
/kwalˈsi.a.si/
The English word 'any' is translated into Italian as qualsiasi.
The word qualsiasi is used as a determiner to mean 'at least one (kind)'.
Meaning: at least one (kind) (det)
What does it mean word for word?
qualsiasi is a synonym of the word qualunque, and both can be used to mean 'any' or 'whichever'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word qualsiasi is invariable, which means it does not change its form for gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/kwalˈsi.a.si/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word qualsiasi is closely related to the English word 'quality', as both share roots in the Latin 'qualitas', which refers to the properties or characteristics of a thing.
- While qualsiasi means 'any' in a general sense, using it in a negative sentence like 'non ho qualsiasi idea' can sound strangely aggressive or emphatic to an Italian ear, where 'nessuna' is the standard.
- Using qualsiasi to mean 'any' can sometimes carry a tone of indifference, as if saying 'it doesn't matter which one, I have no preference'.
Examples in context
- Qualsiasi bambino lo sa.Any child knows it.This sentence is useful for showing how to use qualsiasi with a noun.Tatoeba #1276556 by Guybrush88, translation #36643 by CK
- Premi un tasto qualsiasi.Press any key.Tatoeba #13124448 by Guybrush88, translation #9164876 by CK
- Chiedi a qualsiasi donna.Ask any woman.Tatoeba #13300674 by Guybrush88, translation #4504485 by AlanF_US
- È possibile acquistare qualsiasi libro nella libreria.It is possible to buy any book in the bookstore.
- Ogni studente deve portare la propria penna.Every student must bring their own pen.
- Qualunque cosa tu scelga, sarò sempre al tuo fianco.Whatever you choose, I will always be by your side.
- Qualsiasi cosa accada, starò sempre con te.Whatever happens, I will always be with you.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are deciding which book to read in a bookstore.
- AlessandroHai un libro preferito?Do you have a favorite book?
- ChiaraNo, posso leggere qualsiasi libro.No, I can read any book.
- AlessandroAllora prendi qualsiasi cosa ti piaccia.Then take whatever you like.
- ChiaraGrazie, Alessandro.Thanks, Alessandro.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry qualsiasi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries qualsiasi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
