The English language has borrowed so many expressions from other languages, such as French and Spanish. One of those is the Spanish expression ‘Como eres’ which literally means ‘What are you like?’
In a more expressive or figurative format, it means ‘Tell me about yourself.’ This simply means that the Spanish expression ‘Como eres’ is used when someone wants to know more about you and your personality.
So, when you are asked, ‘Como eres?’ what’s the best response that you can give? There are so many cool responses that you already know and can give, but in this article, you will be getting twenty (20) cooler responses to ‘Como eres’ in English.
20 “Como Eres” Responses In English
- What do you wanna know?
- Oh, I don’t think you want to know what I’m like.
- I’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD, so I don’t know what I should be like except hyperfocused.
- It depends on where I am, but I’m hungry, so we have until 2 minutes to determine what I’m like.
- I love being quiet most of the time, like when you are not asking me what I’m like.
- I’m a chameleon, consistently adjusting to whatever life brings.
- I am quite feline, but while I like being free, I also love attention.
- Two words – mysterious and enigma – describe me perfectly.
- I’m not where I want to be yet, ‘cause I’m continually developing and evolving.
- I always like to jump on opportunities to grow and be productive.
- I can be a visionary, once I have an idea of what I want to achieve, I go after it with all I have.
- I like to think that I am caring, almost to a fault.
- You may want to know that I’m never reluctant to express myself.
- All things considered, I’m similar to an open book, so read me as much as you want.
- I can’t confirm or deny what I am like, but one thing I know is that I am a hard worker.
- Some days I’m astounding, while other days I’m just meh.
- I’m naturally positive, but I like to focus on paths with the least resistance instead.
- I’m difficult to neglect, and after an encounter with me, harder to forget.
- Ever solved a puzzle that lacked parts? That’s exactly how I am.
- As a mom, I am a superhero, but without the cape, I’m sure you understand.
What do you wanna know?
The expression ‘Como eres’ is quite vague, especially since you don’t know exactly what the other person wants to know about you. Instead of spilling information, you can use this response to know the specific information the person wants to know.
- What do you wanna know?
- Everything
Oh, I don’t think you want to know what I’m like
This statement is mostly suitable if you don’t want the other person to know what you are like maybe because you are embarrassed about it or you just don’t want to talk about it.
It can also be used in a threatening manner when you are indirectly trying to warn someone. Maybe they are trying to provoke you and you want them to lay off, hence, you use this response.
- Oh, I don’t think you want to know what I’m like.
- I do actually
I’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD, so I don’t know what I should be like except hyper focused
If you are familiar with the ADHD condition, you will realize that individuals diagnosed with it have similar patterns of behavior. So, if you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, this is the best way to describe yourself when someone asks you ‘Como eres?’
- I’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD, so I don’t know what I should be like except hyperfocused.
- That’s good.
It depends on where I am, but I’m hungry, so we have until 2 minutes to determine what I’m like
There are some people who when they get extremely hungry, they will become the proverbial angry man. Such people love food so much that they literally transform to someone unrecognizable till they eat.
If you belong to this team, you should use this statement to respond to the question ‘Como eres?’
- It depends on where I am, but I’m hungry, so we have until 2 minutes to determine what I’m like.
- Let’s get some food in you then.
I love being quiet most of the time, like when you are not asking me what I’m like
If you don’t like being asked questions, then you can use this response when you are asked, ‘Como eres?’ It is a passive-aggressive way of avoiding questions while still trying to be polite about it.
This statement is mostly used by introverts because they thrive when interaction with others is at the minimum.
- I love being quiet most of the time, like when you are not asking me what I’m like.
- Oh sorry.
I’m a chameleon, consistently adjusting to whatever life brings
It is only those who can easily adjust to whatever life brings that always scale through. Hence, if you are able to adjust to whatever life brings (like a chameleon), then you should use this response when you’re asked, ‘Como eres?’
Sometimes chameleons are interrupted as being betrayals cause you never really know what they are like, so you have to be clear when describing who you are.
- I’m a chameleon, consistently adjusting to whatever life brings.
- Hmm, I like that.
I am quite feline, but while I like being free, I also love attention.
If you have a cat as a pet, you will understand what it is like to have this personality. You have an energy that draws people to you and makes them pay attention to you.
People who have cat-like energy don’t stress themselves over drawing people to themselves, cause their aura easily makes people attracted or drawn to them, hence this statement.
- I am quite feline, but while I like being free, I also love attention.
- Like a cat.
Two words – mysterious and enigma – describe me perfectly
If you are sure that the people around you don’t know all there is to know about you, you should use this response to describe what you are like.
It indicates that there are certain parts of your life that you’ve kept private which makes you mysterious.
- Two words—mysterious and enigma—describe me perfectly.
- A little, ‘Je ne sais quoi.’ Awesome!
I’m not where I want to be yet, ‘cause I’m continually developing and evolving
Humble people know that no matter how much they have gained, there is still a lot they do not know. If you belong to that group of people, this response is mostly suitable for you to use.
- I’m not where I want to be yet, ‘cause I’m continually developing and evolving.
- Good.
I always like to jump on opportunities to grow and be productive
If you are the type of person who never allows opportunities to pass you by, you should use this to respond to ‘Como eres?’
This statement can be suitably used during an interview to describe your personality and passion for growth.
- I always like to jump on opportunities to grow and be productive.
- Beautiful.
I can be a visionary; once I have an idea of what I want to achieve, I go after it with all I have
There are people who, once they set their minds on a goal, refuse to be distracted till they complete it. If you are such a determined person, you should use this response when asked, ‘Como eres?’
- I can be a visionary, once I have an idea of what I want to achieve, I go after it with all I have.
- That’s leadership.
I like to think that I am caring, almost to a fault
Being caring is not bad, but when you do it to your detriment, it is not advisable. So, if you are that extremely caring person and you don’t know how to be any other thing, then this is the most suitable response to use.
- I like to think that I am caring, almost to a fault.
- Don’t stop.
You may want to know that I’m never reluctant to express myself
This statement can serve as a means to both define your personality while also warn the other person. This is used mostly in situations where the person is about to cross a boundary, and you use this warning to ensure that that does not happen.
- You may want to know that I’m never reluctant to express myself.
- A bold one.
All things considered, I’m similar to an open book, so read me as much as you want
There are some people that don’t have anything to hide so they live life so free-mindedly. If you are that free bird, then this is the most suitable response for you ‘cause it shows that you have no skeleton in your cupboard.
- All things considered, I’m similar to an open book, so read me as much as you want.
- I love reading anyway.
I can’t confirm or deny what I am like, but one thing I know is that I am a hard worker.
If someone asks you ‘Como eres?’ because they wish to confirm or nullify a rumor, then you should use this response.
It is not only a neutral response, but it points the other person to the right information that they should focus on rather than baseless rumors.
- I can’t confirm or deny what I am like, but one thing I know is that I am a hard worker.
- Hmm, impressive.
Some days I’m astounding, while other days I’m just meh
We all have different moods for different days or periods of our lives. It is worse for individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD who are extremely lively one minute and the next minute, are depressed.
- Some days I’m astounding, while other days I’m just meh.
- Well, we all have our days.
I’m naturally positive, but I like to focus on paths with the least resistance instead
Some people believe that positivity is showing up even when you’re suffering while others believe that positivity should lead you on a path where you don’t have to suffer.
If you belong to the latter group, then this is the most suitable response for you.
- I’m naturally positive, but I like to focus on paths with the least resistance instead.
- A stress-free queen/king.
I’m difficult to neglect, and after an encounter with me, harder to forget
If you know you have such a strong personality that it is so hard to forget you even after a first meeting, then you should use this response. However, you must be confident that you are that unforgettable else this will not work for you.
- I’m difficult to neglect, and after an encounter with me, harder to forget.
- A memorable enigma.
Ever solved a puzzle that lacked parts? That’s exactly how I am
Solving a puzzle takes so much brain work especially if it is a difficult one. So, if you are a difficult person to figure out, then you should use this statement when responding to ‘Como eres’.
- Ever solved a puzzle that lacked parts? That’s exactly how I am.
- Forever mysterious.
As a mom, I am a superhuman, but without the cape, I’m sure you understand
If you are mum, then you should use this statement when responding to the question ‘Como eres.’ This statement is a summary of what every mum should answer, so you can explain further what you are like as a mum.
- As a mom, I am a superhuman, but without the cape, I’m sure you understand.
- Of course, I do.
Finally
The next time someone asks you ‘Como eres’, you don’t have to look so baffled as you now have suitable responses to give. As you have read, these responses give the person asking a more defined insight into who you are.
It also suits various situations, atmospheres, and mood, so take your pick.
