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"Kinda" is a phrase which is often translated as "como que", and "something" is a pronoun which is often translated as "algo". Learn more about the difference between "kinda" and "something" below.
kinda(
kayn
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duh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (somewhat)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. como que
Do you like Jamie or his brother? - I kinda like both of them.¿Te gusta Jamie o su hermano? - Como que me gustan los dos.
b. un poco
What's going on with Manuel? - It's the same kinda thing as what happened with Hugo.¿Qué pasa con Manuel? - Es algo un poco como lo que sucedió con Hugo.
c. medio
Anita acts kinda weird, but I like her anyway.Anita se porta medio raro, pero me cae bien de todos modos.
2. (colloquial) (something)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. algo así
You seem to be pretty excited about your trip to India. - Kinda. I'm also a little scared.Pareces estar muy emocionado por tu viaje a la India. Algo así También estoy un poco asustado.
b. más o menos
Do you like kale? - Kinda. I mostly eat it because it's healthy.¿Te gusta la col rizada? -Más o menos Más que nada lo como porque es saludable.
something(
suhm
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thihng
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (one thing)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He looks good to be forty something.Se ve muy bien para ser un cuarentón.
What was that lady's name? Julie something.¿Cómo se llamaba esa señora? Julie qué sé yo.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Ever since he was promoted he thinks he's really something.Desde que recibió la promoción se cree la gran cosa.
You should have been at that concert. It was really something.Deberías haber asistido al concierto. Fue increíble.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He told me he was 35, or something like that.Me dijo que tenía 35 años o por ahí.
There were something in the order of 10,000 people at the rally.Hubo aproximadamente 10,000 personas en el mitin.
5. (colloquial) (as an intensifier)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
After all this time, the breakup still stings something fierce.Después de todo este tiempo, la ruptura todavía me duele un montón.
With high heels, my feet hurt something awful.Con tacones me duelen los pies muchísimo.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
6. (one thing)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I have bought you a little something.Te he comprado una cosita.
This young player has that special something. He's going to be a star.Este joven jugador tiene una calidad especial. Va a ser estrella.
