algo así
/ˌalɡo aˈsi/
algo así is the Spanish phrase for something like that.
algo así is used to indicate that something is similar to what was just mentioned but not exactly the same. You can also use it as a standalone response to indicate approximation or vagueness, much like saying something along those lines in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of algo (something) and así (like this/so/in this way).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might use the phrase algo por ese estilo to convey something like that. In Latin America, the expression algo así nomás can be used to mean just something like that.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase algo así is indeclinable, which means it does not change based on gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌalɡo aˈsi/
Did you know?
- The word algo comes from the Latin aliquod, which is the same root that gave English the word 'aliquot' used in mathematics.
- In many Latin American countries, the phrase algo así nomás does more than just indicate similarity. It can carry a subtle connotation that the thing being described is mediocre or unimpressive.
- The Spanish word algo can function as an adverb meaning 'somewhat' or 'a bit', such as in estoy algo cansado meaning 'I am somewhat tired'.
Examples in context
- Nunca diría algo así.I'd never say something like that.This sentence shows how to use algo así to talk about something someone would say.Tatoeba #10094945 by manufrutos, translation #779436 by CM
- Tom no haría algo así.Tom wouldn't have done something like that.This sentence uses algo así to describe an action someone would not do.Tatoeba #4351084 by umano, translation #4351043 by CK
- Yanni no haría algo así.Yanni wouldn't do something like that.Tatoeba #10077146 by manufrutos, translation #10076043 by Amastan
- Me gustaría un vestido elegante, algo así.I would like an elegant dress, something like that.
- No me gusta el cine de terror, pero me gustaría ver una comedia, algo por el estilo.I don't like horror movies, but I would like to see a comedy, something like that.
- La banda toca música rock, algo así como el género alternativo.The band plays rock music, something like the alternative genre.
- No he probado la paella, pero me gusta el arroz con mariscos, algo así nomás.I haven't tried paella, but I like rice with seafood, just something like that.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at a photo of a house in a magazine.
- Lucía¿Te gusta esta casa?Do you like this house?
- DanielSí, quiero algo así para vivir.Yes, I want something like that to live in.
- LucíaEs un poco cara, ¿verdad?It is a bit expensive, right?
- DanielEs cierto, pero es hermosa.That's true, but it is beautiful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry algo así, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algo, así, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
