Pattern 294 — Como... — Spanish Patterns

Formula

Como + reason clause, + main clause

Use for

Giving a reason upfront Explaining a decision Justifying an action

Examples

Como llovía, nos quedamos en casa.	Since it was raining, we stayed home.
Como no contestabas, me preocupé.	Since you weren't answering, I got worried.
Como no tenía dinero, no fui.	Since I didn't have any money, I didn't go.
Como era tarde, nos fuimos a dormir.	Since it was late, we went to sleep.
Como sabes español, esto te resultará fácil.	Since you know Spanish, this will be easy for you.

Swap words

Como... _____

como no sabía como era domingo como estaba cansado

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Common mistake

❌ Porque llovía, nos quedamos en casa. (opening the sentence with the reason)

✅ Como llovía, nos quedamos en casa.

"Como" (since) works at the start of a sentence to give the reason before the result — "porque" normally follows the result instead.

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