como
/komo/
In Spanish, the word for the comparison 'like' is como.
The word como is used when you want to compare one person or thing to another.
How does it change in a sentence?
When como is used to mean 'as' or 'like' in a comparison, it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the things being compared.
How do you pronounce it?
/komo/
Did you know?
- The word como is also a full verb meaning 'I eat'. Depending on the context, a sentence like como como un cerdo can be translated as 'I eat like a pig'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people use como as a filler word similar to 'like' in English. They insert it into sentences to pause or hesitate while thinking.
- Adding an accent mark to the word turns como into cómo, which changes its meaning from 'like' to 'how'. This small mark is essential for asking questions or expressing surprise.
Examples in context
- Lo digo como es.I tell it like it is.This sentence shows how to use como to express telling something exactly as it is.Tatoeba #9711338 by arh, translation #1166661 by Chrikaru
- Es como un sueño.It's like a dream.This sentence demonstrates using como to compare something to a dream.Tatoeba #1260752 by marcelostockle, translation #1260753 by CK
- No actúo como tú.I don't act like you.This sentence illustrates using como to compare one person's actions to another's.Tatoeba #1701701 by marcelostockle, translation #1700343 by loghaD
- Me gusta el libro.I like the book.
- Le gusta el café.He/She likes coffee.
- Nos gusta el cine.We like going to the movies.
- Les gusta el fútbol.They like soccer.
- Me encanta la música.I love music.
- Te encantan los animales.You love animals.
- Le encanta la comida mexicana.He/She loves Mexican food.
- Les encanta viajar.They love to travel.
- Me gusta mucho esa canción.I really like that song.
- Me gusta el chocolate.I like chocolate.
- Me gusta salir con amigos.I like going out with friends.
- Me gusta jugar al fútbol.I like playing soccer.
- Me chifla la moda.I love fashion.
- Me mola mucho ese concierto.I really like that concert.
- Me flipa la naturaleza.I'm crazy about nature.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a new movie.
- AlejandroEsta película es como un libro.This movie is like a book.
- Elena¿En qué sentido, Alejandro?In what sense, Alejandro?
- AlejandroTiene detalles como una novela.It has details like a novel.
- ElenaTienes razón, Elena está de acuerdo.You are right, Elena agrees.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry como, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
