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How do you say like in Portuguese?

"Like" can be translated in Portuguese in several ways, depending on the context. Here are some common translations:

Similar to/resembling:

* como: This is the most common translation for "like" when comparing things.

* Example: "She looks like her mother." - "Ela parece com a mãe dela."

* parecido com: This is another way to express "like" in terms of resemblance.

* Example: "This painting is like the one in the museum." - "Esta pintura é parecida com a que está no museu."

In the manner of/similarly to:

* como: Again, "como" can be used to express "like" in this sense.

* Example: "They dance like professionals." - "Eles dançam como profissionais."

For example:

* como: You can also use "como" to introduce examples.

* Example: "I like many things, like music and movies." - "Gosto de muitas coisas, como música e filmes."

You can also use other words to express "like" depending on the context:

* tipo: Similar to "like" in the sense of "for example."

* tal como: Similar to "like" in the sense of "exactly like."

* assim como: Similar to "like" in the sense of "just like."

It's important to consider the specific context to choose the most appropriate translation of "like" in Portuguese.

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