como
/ˈkomo/, [ˈko.mo]how, like, what
Adverb como
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as (to such an extent or degree)
- No es tan alta como nosotras.
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She's not as tall as us.
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like, about (approximately)
- Hemos esperado como media hora.
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We've waited like half an hour.
Conjunction como
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as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)
- ¿Tienes tanta hambre como yo?
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Are you as hungry as I am?
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as, since (being that)
- Como nunca vio mi mensaje, vamos sin ella.
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Since she never saw my message, we're going without her.
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how (in which way)
- Me gusta como hablas.
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I like the way you talk.
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(followed by the subjunctive) if, unless (under the condition that)
- Como llegues tarde otra vez, ¡te mato!
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If you arrive late again, I'll kill you!
Preposition como
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as (in the manner or role specified)
- Mis ahijados me ven como un tío.
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My godchildren see me as an uncle.
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such as (for example)
- Algunos países de Asia, como Laos y Vietnam...
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Some countries in Asia, such as Laos and Vietnam...
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like (similar to, reminiscent of)
- Llevan gafas redondas como las de John Lennon.
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They wear round glasses like John Lennon's.
Verb como
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Él tomó prestado algo de dinero de su padre como último recurso.
He borrowed some money from his father as a last resort.
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El Partido Socialista le preparó como candidato presidencial.
The Socialist Party groomed him as a presidential candidate.
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He decidido empezar a usar mi cerebro. Voy a aprender tantos idiomas como pueda antes de morir.
I've decided to start putting my brain to use. I'm going to learn as many languages as possible before I die.
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Como nuestro taxi se averió en el camino, tuvimos que ir andando hasta la estación.
As our taxi broke down on the way, we had to walk to the station.
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Son tan fuertes como nosotros.
They are as strong as us.
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Ellos están tan cansados como nosotros.
They're as tired as we are.
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Sé tan poco como tú.
I know as little as you do.
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Regresa y dile a tu rey como los dioses lucharon a nuestro favor.
Return and tell your king how the gods fought to our favor.
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Como no soy bueno nadando, evito sumergirme por sobre la cabeza.
Since I'm not so good at swimming, I avoid swimming in water that's over my head.
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Él, como también su hermana, están invitados a la fiesta.
He, as well as his sister, are invited to the party.
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