como
/KO-mo/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Yo como una manzana todos los días.
A1I eat an apple every day.
Si tengo hambre, como algo ligero.
A2If I'm hungry, I eat something light.
Generalmente como en casa.
A1I usually eat at home.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
💡 Grammar Points
Verb from 'Comer'
This 'como' is the 'I' form of the verb 'comer' (to eat) for actions happening now. For example, 'Yo como' means 'I eat' or 'I am eating.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'cómo'
Mistake: "Using 'como' without an accent when asking 'How?'."
Correction: Remember, the question word always has an accent: '¿Cómo estás?' (How are you?). The verb 'como' (I eat) never does.
⭐ Usage Tips
No Need for 'Yo'
In Spanish, you can often leave out 'yo' (I) because the verb ending '-o' already tells you who is eating. 'Como una pera' is perfectly correct and natural.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: como
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'como' to mean 'since' or to give a reason?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'como' and 'cómo'?
The accent mark makes all the difference! 'Cómo' with an accent is a question word meaning 'How?'. For example, '¿Cómo estás?' (How are you?). 'Como' without an accent has many uses, like 'like/as' ('fuerte como un león'), 'since' ('Como llueve, no salgo'), or 'I eat' ('Yo como pan'). A simple rule: if you're asking 'how', use the accent.
When should I use 'como' and when should I use 'porque' for 'because'?
Great question! Use 'como' to give a reason at the beginning of a sentence: 'Como estaba cansado, me dormí.' (Since I was tired, I fell asleep). Use 'porque' to answer the question 'Why?' or to give a reason in the middle of a sentence: 'Me dormí porque estaba cansado.' (I fell asleep because I was tired).