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US /æz/
UK /æz/
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mientras, cuando

used to indicate that something happens during the time that something else is happening

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He sang as he walked down the street.
Cantó mientras caminaba por la calle.
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She watched as the children played.
Ella observó mientras los niños jugaban.
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whilewhen
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como

used to indicate the function or character of someone or something

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He works as a teacher.
Él trabaja como profesor.
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She used the blanket as a makeshift curtain.
Ella usó la manta como una cortina improvisada.
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likein the capacity of
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como, ya que

used to state the reason for something; because

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As it was raining, we stayed indoors.
Como estaba lloviendo, nos quedamos en casa.
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She couldn't come as she was ill.
Ella no pudo venir ya que estaba enferma.
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becausesince
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como, tan...como

to the same degree or extent; like

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He is as tall as his brother.
Él es tan alto como su hermano.
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It's not as easy as it looks.
No es tan fácil como parece.
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likeequally
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como, tal como

used to refer to the fact or situation that applies

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He did as he was told.
Hizo como le dijeron.
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You can go as you are.
Puedes ir tal como estás.
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in the way thataccording as