cómo es que

cómo es que
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. how come
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Si eres tan importante en tu departamento, ¿cómo es que no eres el jefe todavía?If you're so important in your department, how come you're not the boss yet?
b. why
¿Cómo es que no viniste a mi fiesta de cumpleaños?Why didn't you come to my birthday party?
c. how
¿Cómo es que conoces a Millán? - Íbamos al mismo colegio.How do you know Millan? - We used to go to the same school.
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