No. 127 in Portuguese
como
"Como" means "how," "as," or "like" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Como você está hoje?
How are you today?
In this sentence, 'como' is used as an interrogative to ask about someone's condition or state. It translates to 'how' in English.
Eu como pão todas as manhãs.
I eat bread every morning.
Here, 'como' is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb 'comer,' which means 'to eat.' It translates to 'I eat' in English.
Ela age como uma verdadeira líder.
She acts like a true leader.
In this context, 'como' is used as a comparative conjunction to express similarity or equivalence. It translates to 'like' in English.
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