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"Cómo" is a form of "cómo", an adverb which is often translated as "how". "Qué te parece" is a form of "qué te parece", a phrase which is often translated as "what you think". Learn more about the difference between "cómo" and "qué te parece" below.
cómo(
koh
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moh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. how
¿Cómo hiciste para llegar tan rápido?How did you get here so quickly?
No sé cómo se prende este celular.I don't know how you turn on this cell phone.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Uf, cómo pesa esta caja!Gosh, this box is heavy!
¡Cómo me gusta este café!I really like this coffee!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. Sorry?
¿Cómo? Yo tampoco te oigo, debe de ser la línea.Sorry? I can't hear you either, it must be the line.
b. Come again?
Fue rey de Babilonia y su nombre era Nabucodonosor. - ¿Cómo?He was king of Babylon and his name was Nebuchadnezzar. - Come again?
qué te parece(
keh
teh
pah
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reh
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seh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in sentences)
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. what you think
Me gustaría que me dijeras qué te parece este boceto. Aún puedo hacerle cambios.I'd like you to tell me what you think about this sketch. I can still make some changes.
2. (informal) (in questions)
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. what do you think
Ale, ¿qué te parece si nos vemos el sábado?Ale, what do you think if we meet on Saturday?
