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"As if" is a conjunction which is often translated as "como si", and "as though" is a conjunction which is also often translated as "como si". Learn more about the difference between "as if" and "as though" below.
as if(
ahz
ihf
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (as though)
a. como si
You stole from me, and then acted as if you were the victim.Me robaste y luego te portaste como si tú fueras la víctima.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
2. (informal) (used to express skepticism)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. ¡Sí, cómo no! (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I won the lottery. - As if!Gané la lotería. - ¡Sí, cómo no!
as though(
ahz
tho
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (compound)
b. como que (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
The man screamed as though in pain.El hombre gritó como que estaba en dolor.
