Starting sentences with "como"
You might know como as "how" or "like," but when placed at the beginning of a sentence, it translates to "since" or "because."
If you want to start a sentence with "because," Spanish speakers almost always use como instead of porque.
| Since there is a power outage, we have to postpone the party. | Como hay un apagón, tenemos que posponer la fiesta. |
| Since there is a flood, they are suspending the game. | Como hay una inundación, suspenden el partido. |
The structure is simple: Como + [cause], + [effect].
| Since the rain is intense, I am suspending the class. | Como la lluvia es intensa, suspendo la clase. |
| Since the doctor is not available, we are rescheduling the appointment. | Como el doctor no está disponible, reprogramamos la cita. |
Starting with como sets up the background immediately, whether you're explaining a cancellation or suggesting an alternative plan:
| Since you have the day off, it is a good alternative. | Como tienes el día libre, es una buena alternativa. |
| Since that alternative is available, I prefer it. | Como esa alternativa está disponible, la prefiero. |
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