Cómo: how
Pronunciation: KOH-moh (stress the capital letters)
Cómo means “how” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: how
- How to say it: KOH-moh
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “cómo” means and how to use it
Cómo is the question word “how.” It is also used for “what?” when you did not hear something.
Examples with audio
- ¿Cómo te llamas?What is your name?
- ¿Cómo se dice “table” en español?How do you say “table” in Spanish?
- ¿Cómo? No te escuché.What? I did not hear you.
Usage tip
Cómo has an accent; como does not. “¿Cómo?” alone means “Pardon?” in many countries. “¿Cómo es...?” asks what something is like.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “how” in Spanish?
“how” in Spanish is “cómo.” It is pronounced KOH-moh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cómo”?
Say KOH-moh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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