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"Como que" is a form of "como que", a phrase which is often translated as "as if". "Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". Learn more about the difference between "como que" and "si" below.
como que(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. as if
Parecería como que está decidido a dejar el trabajo.It looks as if he's determined to leave his job.
b. as though
Se comporta como que es el jefe en lugar de un empleado.He behaves as though he is the boss instead of a mere employee.
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si(
see
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. if
Si llueve mañana, cancelaremos el pícnic.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a. whether
Preguntó si me estaba divirtiendo.He asked whether I was enjoying myself.
b. if
Paco quiere saber si Laura también va a asistir.Paco wants to know if Laura is also going to attend.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. B
Primero lo oí en si menor.I first heard it played in B minor.
b. ti (solfége)
Practiquemos las escalas en orden inverso: do, si, la...Let's practice scales in reverse order: do, ti, la...
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