/komo/
as (to such an extent or degree); like, about (approximately)
“No es tan alta como nosotras.” — She's not as tall as us.
Inherited from Old Spanish commo, from Latin cōmō̆, a non-literary form of quōmodo (“how”). Cognate with Catalan com, Italian come and French comme.
as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality); as, since (being that); how (in which way); if, unless (under the condition that)
“¿Tienes tanta hambre como yo?” — Are you as hungry as I am?
Synonyms: ya que, si
Inherited from Old Spanish commo, from Latin cōmō̆, a non-literary form of quōmodo (“how”). Cognate with Catalan com, Italian come and French comme.
as (in the manner or role specified); such as (for example); like (similar to, reminiscent of)
“Mis ahijados me ven como un tío.” — My godchildren see me as an uncle.
Synonyms: por ejemplo, como por ejemplo
Inherited from Old Spanish commo, from Latin cōmō̆, a non-literary form of quōmodo (“how”). Cognate with Catalan com, Italian come and French comme.