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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. algo
I want to eat something, but I do not know what.Quiero comer algo, pero no sé qué.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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).
adverb
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(as an intensifier)
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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).
noun
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.
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