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algo

"algo" means "something" in Portuguese. It is number 142 on the frequency list, in A1 (pron).

Meaning

something; rather, somewhat

IPA

/ˈaw.ɡu/

Level

A1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Posso dizer algo?
  May I say something?
  Tatoeba: brauliobezerra / CK
• Posso fazer algo?
  Can I do anything?
  Tatoeba: alexmarcelo / CK
• Você disse algo?
  Did you say something?
  Tatoeba: brauliobezerra / CK

Learned together

In the course, "algo" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• pelo by the, for the, through the
• dois two
• verdade truth
• tipo type, kind
• lhe to him, to her
• vocês you
• ninguém no one
• outro other
• pouco little, a little

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