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    Cómo (en. As)

    /ˈko.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    It is used to ask about the way in which an action is performed.
    How is this exercise done?
    ¿Cómo se hace este ejercicio?
    Expresses a comparison or similarity.
    It's as fast as a cat.
    Es tan rápido como un gato.
    Indicates a way of proceeding or acting.
    Do it as I taught you.
    Hazlo como te enseñé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'quomodo', which means 'in what way'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    of course
    expression that indicates something is obvious or allowed.
    cómo no
    as always
    indicates that something is done in the usual way.
    como siempre
    as if
    suggests a comparison with a hypothetical situation.
    como si

    Related Words

    how I feel
    an expression used to inquire about someone's emotional state.
    cómo me siento
    how are you
    common phrase used to ask about another person’s well-being.
    cómo estás

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in the sense of surprise or disbelief.
    How is it possible that you didn’t know!
    ¡Cómo puede ser que no lo supieras!
    Expression to emphasize a situation.
    How happy I am to see you!
    ¡Cómo me alegra verte!