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"Como es" is a form of "como es", a phrase which is often translated as "since he's". "Quien es tu mejor amigo" is a form of "quien es tu mejor amigo", a phrase which is often translated as "who's your best friend". Learn more about the difference between "como es" and "quien es tu mejor amigo" below.
como es(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. since he's (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Como es amable, estoy segura de que estará dispuesto a hacernos el favor.Since he's kind, I'm sure he'll be willing to do us a favor.
b. since she's (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Como es la jefa, tiene que tomar todas las decisiones.Since she's the boss, she has to make all the decisions.
c. since it's
Como es temprano, tenemos tiempo para ir a tomar un café.Since it's early, we have time to go for a coffee.
d. as he's (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Como es abogado, nos podrá aconsejar sobre el contrato.As he's a lawyer, he'll be able to advise us about the contract.
e. as she's (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Como es muy alta, le sientan bien las faldas largas.As she's very tall, long skirts look good on her.
f. as it's
¿Cuánto les costó la aspiradora? - Como es de buena calidad, pagamos mucho por ella.How much do you pay for the vacuum cleaner? - As it's good quality, we paid a lot for it.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. since you're
Siento mucho lo que hice. Como es una persona comprensiva, espero que pueda perdonarme.I'm really sorry for what I did. Since you're an understanding person, I hope you'll be able to forgive me.
b. as you're
Vamos este fin de semana a Sevilla. Como es de allí, quizá pueda recomendarnos un buen restaurante.We're going to Seville this weekend. As you're from there, maybe you can recommend a good restaurant.
quien es tu mejor amigo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (general)
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. who's your best friend
Joaquín, quien es tu mejor amigo y el mío también, se va a casar el mes que viene.Joaquin, who's your best friend and mine too, is going to get married next month.
