As (en. Ace)

/as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
conjunction
Used to compare two elements.
She is as smart as her brother.
Ella es tan inteligente como su hermano.
Used to indicate similarity.
Runs like lightning.
Corre como un rayo.
To express proportion or equivalence.
We paid $50 for as, the same as they did.
Pagamos $50 por as, lo mismo que ellos.

Etymology

From Latin 'ut', which means 'like'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as of
As of
as of
as if
As if
as if
as long as
While
as long as
as soon as
As soon as
as soon as
as well
Also
as well

Related Words

like
Used to make comparisons.
como
equal
Which does not present a difference regarding something.
igual
proportional
Which maintains a relationship of proportion.
proporcional

Slang Meanings

Indicates a comparison in informal situations.
He's as strong as a bull.
Es tan fuerte as un toro.
Used in colloquial phrases for emphasis.
You run like the wind.
Corres as el viento.