Noun
/ˈalɣo aˈsi ˈkomo/
"Algo así como" is a common phrase in Spanish that translates to "something like" or "somewhat like" in English. It is often used to make comparisons or draw similarities between things or situations. This phrase is more frequently used in oral speech rather than in written contexts.
Creo que es algo así como un híbrido entre un perro y un lobo.
(I think it's something like a mix between a dog and a wolf.)
Esa tienda es algo así como un supermercado pequeño.
(That store is somewhat like a small supermarket.)
"Algo así como" is not commonly used as part of idiomatic expressions.
"Algo así como" comes from the combination of the Spanish words "algo" (something) and "así como" (like this). It is a colloquial expression used to describe approximate similarities between different things or concepts.