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"Modo" is a noun which is often translated as "way", and "algo que" is a phrase which is often translated as "something that". Learn more about the difference between "modo" and "algo que" below.
el modo(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. way
En algunos países, una educación superior es el único modo de conseguir un trabajo bueno.In some countries, higher education is the only way to get a good job.
b. manner
En caso de incendio, evacúen el edificio de modo inmediato y ordenado.In the event of a fire, evacuate the building immediately and in an orderly manner.
a. mode
Para finalizar la instalación, tienes que estar en modo Administrador.To complete the installation, you need to be in Administrator mode.
a. mood
En español, el modo subjuntivo se usa para expresar duda, incertidumbre o incredulidad.In Spanish, the subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, uncertainty, or disbelief.
a. mode
Acabo de aprender técnicas para tocar con mi guitarra los modos menores melódicos.I just learned techniques to play the melodic minor modes on my guitar.
los modos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. manners
¿Qué modos son esos? Quita los codos de la mesa.Have you forgotten your manners? Get your elbows off the table.
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algo que(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. something that
Que la gente mire su celular en los cines es algo que me enoja de veras.People checking their cellphones in movie theaters is something that really annoys me.
b. something to
Sin duda esto es algo que recordar.This is definitely something to remember.
c. anything that (in questions)
¿Hay algo que quiera añadir a su anterior declaración?Is there anything that you want to add to your previous statement?
d. anything to (in questions)
¿Quieres algo de comer?Would you like anything to eat?
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