something else
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something else(
suhm
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thihng
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. otra cosa
I was going to buy you a car for your birthday, but I decided to go with something else.Te iba a comprar un coche por tu cumpleaños, pero decidí comprar otra cosa.
2. (new thing)
a. algo más
So that's a coffee, a muffin, and a doughnut. Can I get you something else?A ver, un café, un panecillo y una rosquilla. ¿Quieres algo más?
3. (figurative) (slang) (remarkable)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. otro rollo (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I knew Paris was going to be impressive, but this is something else!Sabía que París iba a ser impresionante, ¡pero esto es otro rollo!
b. otra cosa
I like my laptop, but Danny's is something else. It even has a touchscreen!Me gusta mi portátil, pero el de Danny es otra cosa. ¡Hasta tiene pantalla táctil!
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