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"As" is a preposition which is often translated as "como", and "such as" is a preposition which is also often translated as "como". Learn more about the difference between "as" and "such as" below.
as(
ahz
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
2. (when)
a. cuando
The phone rang as we were leaving the house.Sonó el teléfono cuando estábamos saliendo de la casa.
3. (while)
a. a medida que
I've really come to respect her as I've gotten to know her.Realmente llegué a respetarla a medida que la fui conociendo.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I am as thin as she is.Soy tan delgada como ella.
I do not have as many shoes as my sister.No tengo tantos zapatos como mi hermana.
such as(
suhch
ahz
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (general)
a. como
We visited several cities in the south of Spain, such as Granada, Almeria, and Seville.Visitamos varias ciudades en el sur de España, como Granada, Almería y Sevilla.
b. tal como
He has photographed many animals, such as deer, otters, and bats.Ha fotografiado muchos animales, tales como ciervos, nutrias y murciélagos.
