What is the Spanish word for "as"?

Learn how to say "as" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

as

Spanish

como

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Examples of how to use "as" in Spanish

English
Act as you have been instructed.
Spanish
Actúa como te han instruido.
English
As it rained, we stayed inside.
Spanish
Como llovía, nos quedamos dentro.
English
She smiled as the music started.
Spanish
Ella sonrió cuando empezó la música.
English
As I understand, the meeting moved.
Spanish
Según entiendo, la reunión se pospuso.
English
He listened carefully as I explained.
Spanish
Él escuchó atentamente mientras yo explicaba.

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