qualunque
any
determiner kwah-LOON-kweh Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'qualiscumque', of whatever kind
Also means
whatever
Usage Note
Qualunque means 'any' or 'whatever', and is invariable for gender and number: qualunque cosa ('anything'), qualunque libro. After a noun it can mean 'ordinary' or 'run-of-the-mill': un uomo qualunque. It triggers the subjunctive in clauses like qualunque cosa accada.
Examples
"Scegli qualunque libro ti piaccia."
Natural Translation
Choose any book you like.
Literal Translation
Choose any book to-you pleases.
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