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cómo
-how
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¿cómo?
-sorry?
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como
-as
,like
See the entry forcomo.

cómo

cómo(
koh
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moh
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. how
¿Cómo hiciste para llegar tan rápido?How did you get here so quickly?
No sé cómo se prende este celular.I don't know how you turn on this cell phone.
a. why
¿Cómo no me pediste ayuda?Why didn't you ask me for help?
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¡Uf, cómo pesa esta caja!Gosh, this box is heavy!
¡Cómo me gusta este café!I really like this coffee!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. what
Se van a casar el mes que entra. - ¡Cómo!They are getting married next month. - What?
a. Sorry?
¿Cómo? Yo tampoco te oigo, debe de ser la línea.Sorry? I can't hear you either, it must be the line.
b. Come again?
Fue rey de Babilonia y su nombre era Nabucodonosor. - ¿Cómo?He was king of Babylon and his name was Nebuchadnezzar. - Come again?
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