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"Como yo" is a phrase which is often translated as "like me", and "pronto" is an adverb which is often translated as "soon". Learn more about the difference between "como yo" and "pronto" below.
como yo(
koh
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moh
 
yoh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. like me
Me gustaría conocer a una mujer sensible y cariñosa como yo.I'd like to meet a sensitive and loving woman like me.
b. as me
Lucio es tan alto como yo.Lucio is as tall as me.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Si quieres estar más sano, ¿por qué no haces ejercicio como yo?If you want to be healthier, why don't you exercise like I do?
Muchos huyeron del país como yo.Many people fled the country as I did.
a. how I
San Francisco no es como yo lo había imaginado.San Francisco isn't how I had imagined it.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Muchos piensan como yo.Many people feel the way I do.
Tú no conociste a mamá como yo.You didn't know mom the way I did.
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pronto(
prohn
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toh
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. soon
Pronto llegan tus abuelos de Cuba.Your grandparents are arriving from Cuba soon.
a. fast
Tenemos que entregar esto pronto.We need to turn this in fast.
b. quickly
Órale, llegaste pronto.Wow, you got here quickly.
3. (before the expected time)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. early
Es muy pronto. Creo que todavía no llegan de trabajar.It's too early. I don't think they're home from work yet.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. quick
Su servicio es pronto y conveniente.Their service is quick and convenient.
b. prompt (formal)
Nos dijeron que podemos esperar una pronta respuesta.They told us we can expect a prompt response.
a. ready
Dice mamá que el desayuno está pronto.Mom says breakfast is ready.
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