How to pronounce “cómo has estado”
Hear how “cómo has estado (how have you been?)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
¿cómo has estado?KOH-moh AHS ehs-TAH-doh
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Breakdown
| Meaning | how have you been? |
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| Syllables | có · mo has es · ta · do (6) |
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| IPA | /ˈko.mo ˈas es.ˈta.do/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h in "has" is silent: say "AHS", not "HAZ".
- The h is silent.
- A d between vowels is soft, close to the "th" in "this".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¡Cuánto tiempo! ¿Cómo has estado?Long time no see! How have you been?
¿Cómo has estado últimamente?How have you been lately?
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