algo
pronoun
1. something, anything
indefinite thing
Common combinations
- algo nuevo — something new
- algo importante — something important
- algo más — something else
- Necesito algo para comer.I need something to eat.
- ¿Has visto algo interesante?Have you seen anything interesting?
- Algo cambió después de la reunión.Something changed after the meeting.
2. some, a little + de
small or unspecified amount
Common combinations
- algo de agua — some water
- algo de comida — some food
- algo de dinero — a little money
- Queda algo de pan.There is some bread left.
- Tengo algo de dinero.I have a little money.
- Dame algo de tiempo.Give me a little time.
3. somewhat, rather
to a certain degree
Common combinations
- algo cansado — somewhat tired
- algo difícil — rather difficult
- algo tarde — somewhat late
- Estoy algo cansado.I am somewhat tired.
- La tarea resulta algo difícil.The task turns out to be rather difficult.
- Llegó algo tarde.He arrived somewhat late.
Same root
Phrases with this word
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