como
/komo/
The English phrase 'as' can be translated into Spanish as como.
como is the most common way to translate 'as' when you are indicating similarity or making a comparison.
Meaning: In the role of (prep)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a preposition meaning 'as' or 'in the role of', the word como does not change to match gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/komo/
Did you know?
- In some regional dialects, como can be used as an interjection to ask 'What?' or 'Pardon?' when someone didn't hear a phrase.
- While como is used for 'as' in a role, it is also the first-person singular present form of the verb 'comer', meaning 'I eat'.
- The Latin ancestor cōmō̆ was actually a way of saying 'how', making como a descendant of a word used to ask for manner or method.
Examples in context
- Haz como te dije.Do as I told you.This sentence is useful for practicing how to say 'as' with the form como.Tatoeba #1286283 by marcelostockle, translation #241105 by CK
- Lo haré como dices.I will do as you say.Tatoeba #941232 by hayastan, translation #70990 by CK
- Hazlo como te digo.Do as I tell you.Tatoeba #1147687 by Shishir, translation #246734 by CK
- Me gusta el fútbol, como a mi hermano.I like soccer, as does my brother.
- El café con leche es delicioso, como siempre.Coffee with milk is delicious, as always.
- Estoy aquí en calidad de representante de la empresa.I am here as a representative of the company.
- ¡Habla como si fuera el dueño del lugar!He speaks as if he owned the place!
- Yo soy como que muy bueno en matemáticas.I am like really good at math.
- Carmen escribió la carta a modo de disculpa.Carmen wrote the letter by way of apology.
- 2351 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing their professional roles at a company event.
- Lucía¿Trabajas aquí como diseñador?Do you work here as a designer?
- MateoNo, trabajo como fotógrafo de eventos.No, I work as an event photographer.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo estoy aquí como periodista.That's great! I am here as a journalist.
- MateoEntonces, Lucía, ¿puedes hacerme una entrevista?Then, Lucía, can you interview me?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “as” translations and entries como, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries como, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
