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"Something" is a pronoun which is often translated as "algo", and "another" is an adjective which is often translated as "otro". Learn more about the difference between "something" and "another" below.
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.
another(
uh
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nuh
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thuhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (additional)
2. (different)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. otro (masculine)
The rolls are great, but I don't want another.Los panes son ricos, pero no quiero otro.
b. otra (feminine)
I love these popsicles. Can I have another?Me encantan estas paletas. ¿Puedo tomar otra?
c. otro más (masculine)
I already gave the dog three treats, but she wants another.Ya le di a la perra tres golosinas pero quiere otra más.
d. otra más (feminine)
What a yummy cookie! - Do you want another?¡Qué galleta tan rica! - ¿Quieres otra más?
a. otro (masculine)
My pencil just broke. Could you give me another?Mi lápiz acaba de romperse. ¿Podrías darme otro?
b. otra (feminine)
This skirt is really small. Do you have another?Esta falda es muy chica. ¿Tienes otra?
