algo
something
An indefinite reference to an unspecified thing
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As one of the most common words in Spanish, algo0 meaning something0 is best internalized through frequent natural exposure.
algo
something, anything (pronoun)
Some unspecified thing.
¿Quieres algo?Do you want something?
somewhat, a bit, a little, rather (adverb)
Before an adjective, algo expresses an indefinite amount of that quality.
Estoy algo cansadoI'm somewhat tired
por algo
for a reason
"Por" expresses a cause, so "por algo" is literally "because of something," asserting that there's a reason behind what happened, even if it goes unnamed. Often carries a tone of "see, I told you" or "well, what did you expect."
Por algo seráThere must be a reason for it
Por algo te dije que no te subieras al árbolI told you not to climb the tree for a reason