Spanish Phrase
¿Algo más?
Meaning
The short question ‘¿Algo más?’ literally translates to ‘Anything more?’ It is the most common way to ask if a person needs anything else, whether in a shop, a restaurant, or a casual conversation. The phrase is neutral in register and works both in formal and informal settings.
When to use
Use it after you have offered a service, presented a menu, or finished a task and want to check if the other person needs anything additional. It’s also handy in everyday chats when you want to know if the conversation partner has another point to add.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Algomás
Algo (indefinite pronoun)
‘Algo’ means ‘something’ or ‘anything’ and is used when the exact item is not specified.
Más (adverb of quantity)
‘Más’ means ‘more’ or ‘else’; when placed after ‘algo’ it forms the idiomatic question ‘Anything else?’
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark; both are required.
🗨In Conversation
¿Algo más?
Anything else?
Sí, una botella de agua, por favor.
Yes, a bottle of water, please.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Algo mas?
Missing the accent changes the meaning to ‘but’, which makes the sentence nonsensical.
Algo más?
Leaving out the opening question mark makes the phrase look like a statement rather than a question.
¿Café más?
Using ‘más’ after a noun (e.g., ‘café más’) is incorrect; the phrase only works as a standalone question.
↔Alternatives
¿Desea algo más?
Do you want anything else?
¿Quiere algo más?
Would you like something else?
¿Hay algo más?
Is there anything else?
¿Algo más?
Anything else?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries the phrase is often used by waiters, shop assistants, and even friends to show attentiveness. Adding a polite tone—by smiling or saying ‘por favor’ after the question—makes it sound courteous. Remember that ‘más’ without the accent (mas) means ‘but’, so the accent is essential for the intended meaning.