como quiera

como quiera(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. however you want
Usted es su propio jefe, así que organícese el trabajo como quiera.You're your own boss, so organize your work however you want.
b. however you like
Puede pagar el televisor a plazos o al contado, como quiera.You can pay for the TV in installments or in cash, however you like.
c. however you please
Puede interpretar los resultados del estudio como quiera, pero yo creo que hablan por sí solos.You can interpret the study findings however you please, but I think they speak for themselves.
d. as you want
Lo haremos como quiera. Si prefiere que pintemos primero el salón, lo haremos así.We'll do it as you want. If you prefer us to paint the living room first, we'll do it like that.
e. as you like
Hágalo como quiera. Confío en usted y sé que lo hará bien.Do it as you like. I trust you and know you'll do a good job.
f. as you wish
Tomaré un taxi. - Como quiera, pero no nos cuesta nada llevarla.I'll take a taxi. - As you wish, but it's no trouble to give you a lift.
g. what you like
Usted puede llamarlo como quiera, pero yo lo llamo falta de educación.You can call it what you like, but I call it bad manners.
h. whatever you want
Podríamos dejar ese asunto para el final porque hay otros más urgentes. - Muy bien, como quiera.We could leave that matter for the end because there are more pressing ones. - Fine, whatever you want.
i. if you like
¿Le parece que nos reunamos una vez más para ultimar los detalles? - Sí, como quiera.Do you think we could meet once more to finalize the details? - Yes, if you like.
a. however he wants
Andrés es tan guapo que puede llevar el pelo como quiera. Todo le sienta bien.Andres is so handsome he can style his hair however he wants. Everything suits him.
b. however she wants
¡Qué pesada es! Que deje de preguntar y lo haga como quiera.What a bore she is! Why doesn't she just stop asking questions and do it however she wants?
c. as he wishes
Dile a Pedro que la boda es informal y puede ir vestido como quiera.Tell Pedro that it's an informal wedding and he can dress as he wishes.
d. as she wishes
Deja que haga como quiera. Digamos lo que digamos no nos va a hacer caso.Let her do as she wishes. No matter what we say she won't listen.
e.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Lo haré como quiera la jefa, aunque creo que lo mejor sería poner las fichas en orden alfabético.I'll do it however the boss wants, although I think it'd be best to put the index cards in alphabetical order.
Iremos hasta allí como quiera Miguel. Si se marea en auto, iremos en tren.We'll go there however Miguel wants. If he gets carsick, we'll go by train.
a. however I want
Es mi habitación y la decoraré como quiera.It's my room and I'll decorate it however I want.
b. as I wish
Mamá dice que hoy no tengo que llevar uniforme y puedo vestirme como quiera.Mom says I don't have to wear my uniform today and I can dress as I wish.
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