Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

como

conjunction
/ˈkō-mō/
Definition
A term commonly used in various languages, particularly in Spanish, meaning ‘like’ or ‘as’. It can signify similarity or manner of action.
Examples
  • She dances como a professional.
  • He sang como a bird in the spring.
  • They treat each other como family.
Meaning
In a comparative sense, ‘como’ is often used to establish a relation between two things, indicating how one thing is like another or the manner in which something occurs.
Synonyms
  • as
  • like
  • similar to