something

S1 W1

BrE /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ AmE /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

noun en → es

1 OBJECT [indefinite] A1

an unspecified object or thing

algo, alguna cosa

  • something + adj

Collocations something important · something interesting

  • I need something to drink.

    Necesito algo de beber.

2 QUANTITY [indefinite] A1

an unspecified amount or quantity of a substance or material

algún, alguna cantidad

  • something + adj

Collocations something to eat · something to drink

  • There's something in the fridge.

    Hay algo en la nevera.

1 PERSON [indefinite] A2

an unspecified person or people

alguien, alguna persona

  • something + adj

Collocations someone special · someone interesting

  • I met someone at the party.

    Conocí a alguien en la fiesta.

2 IDEA [indefinite] B1

an unspecified idea or thought

una idea, un pensamiento

  • something + adj

Collocations a good idea · an interesting thought

  • I have something on my mind.

    Tengo algo en la mente.

1 STATE [indefinite] B2

an unspecified state or condition

un estado, una condición

  • something + adj

Collocations a serious situation · an urgent matter

  • There's something wrong with the car.

    Hay algo mal con el coche.

2 EVENT [indefinite] B2

an unspecified event or occurrence

un evento, una ocurrencia

  • something + adj

Collocations a big surprise · an unexpected turn of events

  • Something happened at the meeting.

    Pasó algo en la reunión.

1 REASON [indefinite] C1

an unspecified reason or cause

una razón, una causa

  • something + adj

Collocations a good reason · a valid excuse

  • There must be something behind this.

    Debe haber algo detrás de esto.

2 EFFECT [indefinite] C1

an unspecified effect or result

un efecto, un resultado

  • something + adj

Collocations a positive outcome · an unexpected consequence

  • There will be something to gain from this.

    Habrá algo que ganar de esto.