como yo
/komo ʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'like me' is translated into Spanish as como yo.
Used to describe someone or something that has similar characteristics or qualities to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The word como means 'like' or 'as', and yo means 'I'.
Did you know?
- While como yo translates to 'like me', the word como is also the exact same word for 'I eat' in Spanish. A sentence like como yo could technically be interpreted as 'I eat me' if the context is absurd enough.
- If you want to say 'like me' in the sense of 'someone who likes me', you would not use como yo. Instead, you would use 'alguien que me quiere' or 'alguien que me gusta'.
- The word como comes from the Latin cōmō̆, which was a non-literary, colloquial version of the word quōmodo. It is a rare case where a 'slang' or informal Latin form became the standard word in a modern language.
Examples in context
- Usted es como yo.You're like me.This sentence shows how to use como yo to state that someone is like you.Tatoeba #6601742 by arh, translation #2218188 by CK
- Tom no es como yo.Tom isn't like me.This sentence uses como yo to state that someone is not like you.Tatoeba #6572037 by UsuarioX, translation #2648339 by CK
- Él quiere ser como yo.He wants to be like me.This sentence uses como yo to express a desire to be like you.Tatoeba #1367352 by hayastan, translation #1364889 by CH
- Él es estudioso como yo.He is studious like me.
- Ella es inteligente al igual que yo.She is smart just like me.
- A Juan le encanta viajar al igual que a mí.Juan loves to travel, just like me.
- Él es chistoso como yo.He is funny like me.
- A ella también le gusta leer como a mí.She also likes reading like me.
- Ella es un poco tímida, igual que yo.She is a bit shy, just like me.
- Él es simpático como yo.He is nice like me.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing their artistic talents.
- ElenaTú no pintas como yo.You don't paint like me.
- AlejandroNo es cierto, Elena.That is not true, Elena.
- ElenaPero eres muy creativo.But you are very creative.
- AlejandroGracias, pero tú eres única.Thanks, but you are unique.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries como, yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
