como

Del latín 'quomodo', que significa 'de qué manera'.

ADV (1)
[/ˈko.mo/es-ES]
how literal / in what way formal / like this informal
Synonyms de qué manera formal , cómo se dice informal

Used as an interrogative or exclamatory adverb to ask or express the manner, method, or way in which something is done or happens; equivalent to 'how' or 'in what way'. It can also introduce indirect questions.

  • ¿Cómo estás hoy? — How are you today?
  • Explícame cómo funciona este aparato. — Explain to me how this device works.
  • No sé cómo pudo hacer eso tan rápido. — I don't know how he was able to do that so quickly.
INTJ (1)
[/ˈko.mo/es-ES]
oh my informal / wow informal / what a informal
Synonyms vaya informal , ay informal

Used as an interjection to express strong surprise, astonishment, disbelief, or indignation; similar to 'oh my', 'wow', or 'what a'.

  • ¡Cómo! ¿De verdad lo dijo? — What! Did he really say that?
  • ¡Cómo, ya son las diez! — Wow, it's already ten o'clock!
  • ¡Cómo ha cambiado este lugar! — Oh my, how this place has changed!