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"As if" is a conjunction which is often translated as "como si", and "that" is a conjunction which is often translated as "que". Learn more about the difference between "as if" and "that" 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.).
conjunction
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!).
interjection
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to express skepticism)
a. ¡Sí, cómo no!
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
I won the lottery. - As if!Gané la lotería. - ¡Sí, cómo no!
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that(
thaht
)
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. que
She said that she wanted to sleep.Dijo que quería dormir.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. que
The dress that you saw yesterday was mine.El vestido que viste ayer era mío.
a. eso (neuter)
Bring me that.Tráeme eso.
b. ese (masculine)
That is my ball.Ese es mi balón.
c. esa (feminine)
That is my apple.Esa es mi manzana.
d. aquello (neuter)
Bring me that over there.Tráeme aquello de allá.
e. aquel (masculine)
That over there is my ball.Aquel de allá es mi balón.
f. aquella (feminine)
That over there is my apple.Aquella de allá es mi manzana.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. ese (masculine)
That man is my father.Ese hombre es mi padre.
b. esa (feminine)
That woman is my mother.Esa mujer es mi madre.
c. aquel (masculine)
That man over there is my father.Aquel hombre de allá es mi padre.
d. aquella (feminine)
That woman over there is my mother.Aquella mujer de allá es mi madre.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. tan
Big Ben is not that tall.La torre del Big Ben no es tan alta.
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