Learn how to use como si with the indicative in Spanish and its meaning
Como si can be followed by the subjunctive or the indicative. To learn how to use it with the subjunctive see:
- Using the imperfect subjunctive after the conjunction como si in Spanish (subordinate manner clauses)
- Using the pluperfect subjunctive after the conjunction como si (subordinate manner clauses)
- Using "como si" + the imperfect subjunctive for an ironic reproach
We use como si with the indicative when the speaker expresses an indifference or lack of importance towards something.
Lets see some examples in context:
- Imagine someone says that Antonio is going to emigrate to France and another speaker wants to show indifference towards this fact. He/she could say:
- Imagine a man is telling his friend that he can't light a cigarette in a public place as there is a sign forbidding it. The friend replies:
- Imagine your housemate says to you: "I'm so hungry! Do you mind if I eat all the leftover pizza?" The other friend says:
This type of reaction from someone showing indifference towards something is very often preceded by "por mí...", to add emphasis with no extra meaning; i.e. the result is the same. For example:
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