no como

not like

I don't eat

no como(noh koh-moh)

phrase

1. (used as a comparative)

a. not like

Aunque soy un adulto, yo también disfruto del cine de animación. No como los niños, claro.

Despite the fact that I'm an adult, I enjoy animated films too. Not like children do, of course.

2. (used to express manner)

a. not as

Debes hacer tus tareas como te dicen tus maestros, no como te dicen tus papás.

You should do your homework as your teachers tell you to, not as your parents do.

3. (used to express role or function)

a. not as

Vengo a tu casa a pedirte ayuda no como vecino sino como amigo.

I come to your house to ask for help not as a neighbor but as a friend.

4. (I don't ingest food)

a. I don't eat

No como carne. Soy vegetariana.

I don't eat meat. I'm a vegetarian.