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enquanto, à medida que

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.
Ele cantou enquanto caminhava pela rua.
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She watched as the children played.
Ela observou enquanto as crianças brincavam.
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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.
Ele trabalha como professor.
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She used the blanket as a makeshift curtain.
Ela usou o cobertor como uma cortina improvisada.
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likein the capacity of
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como, já que

used to state the reason for something; because

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As it was raining, we stayed indoors.
Como estava chovendo, ficamos dentro de casa.
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She couldn't come as she was ill.
Ela não pôde vir porque estava doente.
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becausesince
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como, tão...quanto

to the same degree or extent; like

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He is as tall as his brother.
Ele é tão alto quanto o irmão dele.
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It's not as easy as it looks.
Não é tão fácil quanto 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.
Ele fez como lhe foi dito.
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You can go as you are.
Você pode ir como está.
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in the way thataccording as