como en
/komo en/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase como en means "as in" in English.
The phrase como en is used to introduce an example that illustrates a previous point. It is used to compare a situation or state to a specific context or location.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase como en is used to compare a situation or state to a specific context or location.
Did you know?
- Because como can mean 'I eat' (from the verb 'comer') or 'as' (a comparison), using como en can sometimes sound like 'I eat in' if the context is not clear.
- The Latin root of como, *cōmō̆, is a non-literary form, meaning it was the way people actually spoke in everyday life rather than the formal way it was written in classical texts.
- The particle en is one of the most versatile words in Spanish, acting as a 'Swiss Army knife' for prepositions to cover 'in', 'on', and 'at'.
Examples in context
- Yo salté al agua como en un trance.I jumped into the water as in a trance.Tatoeba #1245097 by marcelostockle, translation #1245091 by Scott
- Aquí no hace tanto frío como en Alaska.It isn't as cold here as in Alaska.Tatoeba #481997 by Shishir, translation #61672 by CK
- Ella era tan intensa en su odio como en su amor.She was as intense in her hatreds as in her loves.Tatoeba #8902450 by mialiesperantistas, translation #5831595 by Hybrid
- Utilice un lenguaje formal, como en una conferencia académica.Use formal language, as in an academic conference.
- Sigamos las reglas tal como se indican en el manual.Let's follow the rules as indicated in the manual.
- Necesito información adicional, igual que me la diste anteriormente.I need additional information, just as you gave it to me before.
- La empresa trata a sus empleados de la misma manera que a sus clientes.The company treats its employees the same way as its customers.
- Es un auto deportivo, tipo los que siempre vemos en las películas.It's a sports car, like the ones we always see in movies.
- Esta fiesta está buenísima, es una fiesta playera, onda California.This party is great, it's a beach party, like the ones in California.
- Quiero decorar mi habitación al estilo de un loft moderno, así como lo vi en una revista.I want to decorate my room in a modern loft style, just like I saw it in a magazine.
- ¿Podrías explicarlo de nuevo, como en los ejemplos del libro?Could you explain it again, as in the examples from the book?
- Vamos de compras a un centro comercial, tipo el que visitamos la semana pasada.We're going shopping at a mall, like the one we visited last week.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing how to decorate a room.
- MateoQuiero un estilo minimalista, como en las revistas.I want a minimalist style, as in the magazines.
- LucíaMe gusta, pero necesitamos más luz natural.I like it, but we need more natural light.
- MateoPodemos poner ventanas grandes, como en aquel hotel.We can put in large windows, as in that hotel.
- LucíaEsa es una idea excelente, Mateo.That is an excellent idea, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries como, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
