como perros
/komo peros/from spelling rules
The English phrase "i eat dogs" is translated into Spanish as como perros.
Did you know?
- The word como can also mean 'like' or 'as' when used for comparisons. If a speaker says como perros in a different context, they might actually be saying 'like dogs' rather than 'I eat dogs'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, describing someone as perro can be a compliment meaning they are incredibly skilled or an expert at a particular task.
- The verb como is an exact homograph of the Spanish word for 'how', which is also spelled como.
Examples in context
- Yo como perros en la película.I eat dogs in the movie.
- Como perros en este juego de rol.I eat dogs in this role-playing game.
- Nunca como perros de verdad.I never eat real dogs.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing unusual diets.
- JavierJavier, ¿qué comes normalmente?Javier, what do you normally eat?
- SofíaComo perros a veces.I eat dogs sometimes.
- Javier¡Qué horror, Sofía!How horrible, Sofía!
- SofíaEs normal para algunos.It is normal for some.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
