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    Como (en. As)

    /ˈko.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates the manner or way in which an action is performed.
    He speaks like an expert in the subject.
    Habla como un experto en la materia.
    Used to make comparisons.
    He is as smart as his brother.
    Es tan inteligente como su hermano.
    Used in expressions to give examples.
    I like chocolate, like the one in this dessert.
    Me gusta el chocolate, como el de este postre.
    conjunction
    Introduces a comparison.
    She sings like an angel.
    Ella canta como los ángeles.
    Used to express similarity.
    He runs as if he were being chased.
    Corre como si le persiguieran.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quomodo', meaning 'in what way'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as always
    indicates that something occurs in the usual manner.
    como siempre
    as if it were
    indicates a hypothetical comparison.
    como si fuera
    as usual
    means that something is done as is customary.
    como de costumbre
    like a fish in water
    indicates that someone feels very comfortable in a situation.
    como un pez en el agua

    Related Words

    which
    A word used to ask or choose between options.
    cual
    seem
    To give the impression or appearance of something.
    parecer
    similar
    That has a resemblance to another thing.
    similar

    Slang Meanings

    A way of asking for confirmation in a conversation.
    Are we going to the beach, right?
    ¿Vamos a la playa, como?
    Used to express disbelief or surprise.
    And do you think that's true, really?
    ¿Y tú crees que eso es cierto, como?