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Usages of come

• Quasi ogni sera, mi piace mangiare un’insalata di pomodoro e lattuga come merenda leggera.: Almost every evening, I like to eat a tomato and lettuce salad as a light snack.
• Mangio una banana come spuntino a metà mattina.: I eat a banana as a mid-morning snack.
• La giraffa è alta quasi come un piccolo castello.: The giraffe is almost as tall as a small castle.
• Quel mattone verrà usato come sostegno per la lanterna in giardino.: That brick will be used as support for the lantern in the garden.
• Come principiante trovo difficile correre sul sentiero scivoloso.: As a beginner, I find it difficult to run on the slippery path.
• Indosso una felpa così comoda come il tuo maglione.: I’m wearing a sweatshirt as comfortable as your sweater.
• Metto la scorza di limone nella teiera e il profumo è così intenso come quello dei fiori di menta.: I put lemon peel in the teapot and the scent is as intense as that of mint flowers.
• Maria corre veloce come Luca quando gioca a pallone.: Maria runs as fast as Luca when she plays soccer.
• Sei così puntuale come un orologio svizzero oggi!: You are as punctual as a Swiss watch today!

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