What's the meaning of "como no"

Question

Hi!

I'm watching "Destinos" right now as recommended by someone here in SD. I've heard the phrase "como no" several times. What does it mean?

Gracias!

Answer 1

It is interchangeable with por supuesto.

Why not = ¿Por qué no?

Not to confuse with:

¿Cómo no? = What do you mean, no?

Answer 2

is it interchangeable with por "supuesto"?

Sometimes, yes. "Como no" is normally used without anything inferred.

"Por supuesto" can be used the same way, but also we use it when we think the respondant should already know the answer, so the intonation will be slightly different in this case.

A similar difference would be that of "Of course" and "Well, of course."

Answer 3

Como no literally means why not. But, in general terms, in means of course/surely/absolutely.

I hope this helps!

I would think so, as por supuesto means of course - jessicamccall117, May 17, 2013

is it interchangeable with por "supuesto"? thanks francbollo - oteng_23, May 17, 2013

I dont understand above explanation. Would you exp little broad. - 8553148960, May 17, 2013

Yes, it is interchangeable with por supuesto. - francobollo, May 18, 2013

Answer 4

Como no is used as an ironic way to say "yeah, you wish/ Yes, if you said so..." another way is "yes, of course" even if that's a negative way of say "yes"... wierd but true... it depends how is used it.

Answer 5

Thanks guys! SD is such a great help.