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"Como están" is a form of "como están", a phrase which is often translated as "as they are". "Hola, chicos" is a phrase which is often translated as "hello, guys". Learn more about the difference between "como están" and "hola, chicos" below.
como están(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. as they are
Siga las instrucciones de uso exactamente como están escritas en el prospecto.Follow the directions for use exactly as they are written on the leaflet.
b. as you are
Quédense como están, que les hago una foto.Stay as you are so I can take a picture of you.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Nadie puede permitirse un auto nuevo, como están los precios hoy en día.No one can afford a new car the way prices are these days.
Como están las cosas, no creo que el candidato liberal gane las elecciones.The way things are, I don't think the Liberal candidate will win the election.
a. since they are
Como están muy cansados, será mejor que los niños se vayan ya a la cama.Since they are so tired, it'd be better if the children went to bed now.
b. since you are
Como están alojados en nuestro hotel, tienen descuento en varios museos.Since you are guests of our hotel, you get a discount in several museums.
hola, chicos(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. hello, guys
Hola, chicos. Es un gusto verlos a todos otra vez.Hello, guys. Nice to see you all again.
d. hello, boys (masculine)
"Hola, chicos", les dijo el entrenador a los jugadores de fútbol."Hello, boys," said the coach to the soccer players.
e. hi, boys (masculine)
Hola, chicos. Me alegra que decidieran venir a esta charla.Hi, boys. I'm glad that you decided to come to this talk.
f. hey, boys (masculine)
Hola, chicos. ¿Saben dónde está el baño de caballeros?Hey, boys. Do you know where's the men's bathroom?
