something

[ˈsʌmθɪŋ]

pronoun

algo

1. An unspecified or unknown thing

I saw something interesting in the store.

Vi algo interessante na loja.

2. A matter of importance or significance

That really means something to me.

Isso realmente significa algo para mim.

3. An indeterminate amount or quantity

There's something wrong with this equation.

Há algo errado com esta equação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

algo

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

algo

No significant regional variation

São Paulo

algo

No significant regional variation

Portugal

algo

Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

something else - algo especial ou notável

something of a - algo de um (tipo de pessoa)

have something to do with - ter algo a ver com

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