Also means
anything
Usage Note
Qualcosa is invariable and always takes a masculine singular verb, even when the thing is unknown. To attach an adjective you need di: qualcosa di bello ('something beautiful'); to attach a verb you need da: qualcosa da mangiare ('something to eat').
Examples
"Vuoi qualcosa da bere?"
Natural Translation
Do you want something to drink?
Literal Translation
Want something to drink?

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