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Learn Hardcore Spanish (Latin America): como - as

Hardcore Spanish (Latin America)
/Lesson 4
/como

como

Word

como

Meaning

as

Part of speech

conjunction

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Spanish (Latin America)

Lesson

Usages of como

Un mandato puede ser tan simple como “Camina más rápido”.

A command can be as simple as “Walk faster.”

Si decides posponer tus metas personales, dejarás de crecer como individuo.

If you decide to postpone your personal goals, you will stop growing as an individual.

Si vas a entregar un trabajo importante, desconectar el teléfono es tan útil como tomar un breve descanso.

If you are going to hand in an important assignment, disconnecting your phone is as useful as taking a short break.

Conviene realizar un ensayo tan detallado como sea posible antes de presentar tu proyecto.

It is advisable to prepare an essay as detailed as possible before presenting your project.

El gerente firmará el documento y luego lo citará como ejemplo en la conferencia.

The manager will sign the document and then will quote it as an example in the conference.

Encontré una piedra lisa y la guardé como recuerdo.

I found a smooth stone and kept it as a souvenir.

Ahora entiendo que algunas reglas familiares existen para protegernos, no como castigo.

Now I understand that some family rules exist to protect us, not as punishment.

La bibliotecaria del barrio organiza un grupo de lectura como parte de su voluntariado.

The neighborhood librarian organizes a reading group as part of her volunteer work.

En la elección pasada, mi vecina trabajó como voluntaria en el estadio de nuestro pueblo.

In the last election, my neighbor worked as a volunteer at the stadium in our town.

En conclusión, no deberíamos soportar injusticias en silencio, sino hablar con respeto como lo hace mi prima abogada.

In conclusion, we should not tolerate injustices in silence, but rather speak with respect as my cousin, a lawyer, does.

La nutrición es tan importante como el ejercicio para la salud.

Nutrition is as important as exercise for health.

Para la juventud, cuidar la salud mental es un desafío tan grande como seguir las noticias mundiales sin entrar en pánico.

For young people, taking care of mental health is as big a challenge as following world news without panicking.

Puede que el brócoli no sea tan dulce como el durazno o la uva, pero alimenta más.

Broccoli may not be as sweet as peaches or grapes, but it is more nourishing.

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