casi algo
/kasi alɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'situationship' is translated into Spanish as casi algo.
Casi algo describes a romantic connection that is more than a friendship but lacks the formal label of a relationship.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase casi algo literally translates to 'almost something'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Casi algo is an informal, colloquial expression used primarily by younger generations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the term amigovio is commonly used to refer to a situationship. In Spain, the informal term rollito is used to describe a casual or undefined romantic situation, often meaning a 'fling'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a person or the relationship itself as a noun, you can use the masculine article un casi algo.
Did you know?
- In Spain, the term rollito is derived from rollo, which can mean 'a mess' or 'a complication'. It suggests that the relationship is an entangled or complicated situation rather than a structured one.
- The word casi in the phrase casi algo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'quasi', both stemming from the Latin 'quasi'.
- While casi algo describes the state of the relationship, Spanish speakers often use the verb quedar to describe the act of 'situationshipping' without commitment.
Examples in context
- No es un noviazgo, es solo un casi algo.It's not a relationship, it's just a situationship.
- Me cansé de este casi algo sin definición.I'm tired of this situationship without definition.
- Ella prefiere tener un casi algo en vez de algo serio.She prefers having a situationship instead of something serious.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about their past dating lives.
- DanielMe cansé de tener un casi algo.I got tired of having a situationship.
- MaríaYo también, es muy frustrante.Me too, it is very frustrating.
- DanielPrefiero algo claro y formal ahora.I prefer something clear and formal now.
- MaríaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algo, casi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
