algo sobre

something about

algo sobre(ahl-goh soh-breh)

phrase

1. (used to refer to a subject)

a. something about

Ana entró, dijo algo sobre el almuerzo y volvió a salir. - Pero ¿qué dijo? - No me acuerdo.

Ana came in, said something about lunch, and went out again. - But what did she say? - I can't remember.

b. anything about (in questions and negative sentences)

¿Sabes algo sobre barcos? - Bueno, sé remar.

Do you know anything about boats? - Well, I can row.

2. (used to indicate position)

a. something on

Fede dejó algo sobre la mesa. Creo que es ese libro que le habías prestado.

Fede left something on the table. I think it's that book you had lent him.

b. anything on (in questions and negative sentences)

¿Hay algo sobre esa estantería? - Yo no veo nada, pero tú eres más alto.

Is there anything on that shelf? - I can't see anything, but you're taller.