We use the indefinite pronoun algo to say something or anything in affirmative and interrogative statements in Spanish.
Read and listen to these examples:
In the affirmative statements above, algo means something.
Notice how in interrogative phrases, the indefinite pronoun can be translated as anything.
Don't confuse the indefinite pronoun algo with the indefinite adjective algún. You can never use algo with a noun!
Example:
Prefiero algo libro de aventuras.
Prefiero algún libro de aventuras.
I prefer some adventure book.
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