Diccionario monolingüe
Inglés

How

haʊ
Extremadamente Común
0 - 100
0 - 100
El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.

How -

In what way or manner

Ejemplo: How did you learn to play the guitar?
Uso: formalContexto: asking about a method or process
Nota: Commonly used to inquire about the way something was done

To what extent

Ejemplo: How much money do you need?
Uso: formalContexto: inquiring about quantity or degree
Nota: Used to ask about the amount or degree of something

In what condition or state

Ejemplo: How are you feeling today?
Uso: informalContexto: asking about someone's well-being
Nota: Commonly used in casual conversations to ask about someone's health or mood

Used to express surprise or disbelief

Ejemplo: How could you say such a thing?
Uso: formal/informalContexto: expressing shock or disbelief
Nota: Can convey strong emotions such as astonishment or disapproval

Los sinónimos de How

In what way

This phrase is used to ask about the manner or method in which something can be done or understood.
Ejemplo: In what way can I help you?
Nota: This synonym is a more formal and specific way of asking 'how'.

In what manner

Similar to 'in what way', this phrase is used to inquire about the specific manner or method in which something was done.
Ejemplo: In what manner did you approach the situation?
Nota: This synonym is also more formal and specific compared to 'how'.

By what means

This phrase is used to ask about the tools, methods, or strategies employed to accomplish something.
Ejemplo: By what means did you achieve your goal?
Nota: This synonym emphasizes the specific means or instruments used to achieve a result.

Through what process

This phrase is used to inquire about the steps or procedures involved in achieving a particular outcome.
Ejemplo: Through what process can we improve efficiency?
Nota: This synonym focuses on the process or steps involved in a task or goal.

Expresiones y frases comunes de How

How are you?

A common greeting asking about someone's well-being or state.
Ejemplo: How are you feeling today?
Nota: Explores the condition or state of a person rather than the method or manner.

How do you do?

A formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
Ejemplo: Nice to meet you. How do you do?
Nota: A set phrase used as a formal greeting rather than an inquiry.

How about...

Suggesting or proposing something.
Ejemplo: How about going to the movies tonight?
Nota: Introduces a suggestion or proposal for consideration.

How come?

Asking for the reason or explanation for something unexpected or unusual.
Ejemplo: How come you're late?
Nota: Seeks an explanation for a surprising situation or outcome.

How much?

Inquiring about the quantity or price of something.
Ejemplo: How much does this cost?
Nota: Focuses on the amount or price of something rather than the manner.

How long?

Asking about the duration or length of time for an action or event.
Ejemplo: How long will it take to get there?
Nota: Concerned with the duration or length of time rather than the method.

How so?

Asking for an explanation or clarification of a statement or assertion.
Ejemplo: You think this plan will work? How so?
Nota: Seeks reasoning or justification for a claim or statement.

How dare you!

Expressing indignation or outrage at someone's actions or words.
Ejemplo: How dare you speak to me like that!
Nota: Conveys strong disapproval or offense at someone's behavior or words.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de How

Howdy

Informal greeting deriving from 'How do ye?' or 'How do you do?'
Ejemplo: Howdy partner! Ready to hit the trail?
Nota: Casual and friendly greeting used mostly in Southern U.S. regions

How's it hangin'?

Slang way of asking 'How are things going?' or 'How's life?'
Ejemplo: Hey dude, how's it hangin'?
Nota: Informal and colloquial way of asking about someone's well-being

How about them apples?

Expression of satisfaction or surprise regarding a situation or outcome
Ejemplo: We won the game! How about them apples?
Nota: Informal way to express approval or amazement

Howdy-do

Variant of 'How do you do?' used as a greeting
Ejemplo: Howdy-do, folks! Welcome to the barn dance.
Nota: Casual and friendly greeting often associated with rural or old-fashioned vernacular

How 'bout

Informal variation of 'How about' suggesting a proposal or suggestion
Ejemplo: How 'bout we grab some pizza after the movie?
Nota: Casual and conversational way of making a suggestion or offering an idea

How's tricks?

Colloquial way of asking 'How are you?' or 'What's new?'
Ejemplo: Hey, Bob! How's tricks? It's been a while since we caught up.
Nota: Casual and somewhat old-fashioned way of inquiring about someone's well-being or activities

How's your day shaping up?

Informal way of asking about how someone's day is progressing
Ejemplo: How's your day shaping up so far? Busy as usual?
Nota: Casual and conversational inquiry regarding the course of the day

How - Ejemplos

How are you?
I don't know how to swim.
Can you show me how to do it?
How much does it cost?

Gramática de How

How - Conjunción subordinante (Subordinating conjunction) / Adverbio interrogativo (Wh-adverb)
Lema: how
Conjugaciones
Adverbio (Adverb): how
Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): hows
Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): how
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
How contiene 1 sílabas: how
Transcripción fonética: ˈhau̇
how , ˈhau̇ (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

How - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
How: 0 - 100 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
Vocafy, aprendizaje eficiente de idiomas
Vocafy, aprendizaje eficiente de idiomas
Vocafy te ayuda a descubrir, organizar y aprender nuevas palabras y frases con facilidad. Crea colecciones de vocabulario personalizadas y practica en cualquier momento y lugar.