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"Como si" is a phrase which is often translated as "as if", and "según" is a preposition which is often translated as "according to". Learn more about the difference between "como si" and "según" below.
como si(
koh
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moh
see
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. as if
Elisa estaba deprimida. Era como si ya no tuviera ganas de triunfar y ser una estrella.Elisa was depressed. It was as if she wasn't willing to succeed and become a star anymore.
b. as though
Mi abuela tiene alzhéimer. Me habla como si no me conociera.My grandmother has Alzheimer's. She speaks to me as though she didn't know me.
según(
seh
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goon
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. according to
Según la directora, no hay clases este viernes.According to the principal, there's no class on Friday.
a. depending on
La tarifa varía según el peso del paquete.The rate varies depending on the weight of the package.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
