algo así

something like that

algo así(ahl-goh ah-see)

phrase

1. (something similar; often used with "como")

a. something like that

Pedro iba demasiado rápido en la moto. Es un suicidio hacer algo así sin casco.

Pedro was riding his bike too fast. It's suicidal to do something like that without a helmet.

b. something like

El emu es de Australia y es algo así como un avestruz.

The emu is from Australia and it's something like an ostrich.

c. something of the sort

¿El tipo alto es tu novio? - Sí, algo así.

Is the tall guy your boyfriend? - Yes, something of the sort.

2. (approximately; often used with "como")

a. something like that

Cuando llegué a casa eran las 8 pm o algo así.

It was 8 pm when I got home or something like that.

b. something like

Este smartphone debe de costar algo así como $300.

This smartphone must cost something like $300.