Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
cualquiera
anyone
cual
which
+
quiera
wants (subjunctive of querer)
Cualquiera means anyone and is composed of cual0 (which0) and quiera1 (wants1). It literally means 'which(ever) one wants', implying any person.
pronoun
  1. anyone
    Any person or thing
    Cualquiera puede participar en el concurso. // Anyone can participate in the contest.