Where does “algo” come from?

algo (Portuguese) comes from Old Portuguese algo, from Latin aliquod — nominative/accusative neuter singular of aliquī.

algo (Portuguese): something; rather, somewhat

Definitions

  1. something; rather, somewhat

Ancestry of “algo”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Old Portuguesealgosomething, property, wealth
2Latinaliquodnominative/accusative neuter singular of aliquī
Every word from Latin aliquod →Every word from Old Portuguese algo →