Breakdown of Como rompas el frasco de esencia pura, voy a llorar.
de
from / of
ir
to go
a
to
llorar
to cry
romper
to break
como
if (as a warning/threat)
el frasco
the vial / the small bottle
puro
pure / nothing but / only
la esencia
the essence
Questions & Answers about Como rompas el frasco de esencia pura, voy a llorar.
Why is como translated as "if" in this sentence?
When como is followed by a verb in the subjunctive mood, like rompas, it acts as a conditional word meaning "if." It is typically used for warnings or threats to express a negative consequence. It is like saying "If you dare break the vial..." or "If you happen to break it..."
Why do we use the subjunctive rompas instead of the indicative rompes?
The word como requires the subjunctive when it sets up a conditional threat. If you used the regular present tense rompes, the word como would change its meaning to "how" or "the way that" (which would make the sentence mean "I am going to cry about the way you break the vial").
How would I add the adverbs for "quickly and carelessly" to this sentence using the current lesson's rule?
When should I use frasco instead of botella?
A frasco is usually a smaller glass container, jar, or vial, often used for perfume, medicine, cosmetics, or jam. A botella is a standard bottle with a narrow neck, like the ones used for wine, soda, or water.
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