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"Cómo no" is a phrase which is often translated as "of course", and "¡Claro que sí!" is an interjection which is often translated as "Of course!". Learn more about the difference between "cómo no" and "¡Claro que sí!" below.
cómo no()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
¿Cómo no han llamado para decir que llegaban tan tarde?How come you didn't call to say you'd be arriving so late?
Conduciendo así, no sé cómo no tiene un accidente.The way he drives, I don't know how he doesn't have an accident.
3. (colloquial) (used to express disbelief)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. right (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Así que tú eres el campeón mundial de karate? Claro, cómo no.So you are the karate world champion? Yeah, right.
¡Claro que sí!()
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
