What is the Spanish word for "something"?

Learn how to say "something" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

something

Spanish

algo

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Examples of how to use "something" in Spanish

English
I need to tell you something important.
Spanish
Necesito decirte algo importante.
English
I need something to drink.
Spanish
Necesito algo para beber.
English
Did you hear something outside?
Spanish
¿Oíste algo afuera?
English
She cooked something delicious tonight.
Spanish
Ella cocinó algo delicioso esta noche.
English
There's something wrong with my phone.
Spanish
Hay algo mal con mi teléfono.

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