Portuguese · Question Words

Como

[/ˈkomu/]

How

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about the manner or way in which something is done.

Usado para perguntar sobre a maneira como algo é feito.

Example

Como você vai ao trabalho?

How do you get to work?

Etymology

'Como' derives from Latin 'quomodo', meaning 'in what way'. It has retained this inquiry format into contemporary Portuguese.

How & Where It’s Used

'Como' is used informally and formally to ask about manners or methods, widely recognized in all Portuguese-speaking contexts.

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