what do you mean?
conversationalTo ask someone to explain what they mean.
Como assim?
- what do you mean?conversational
— O plano mudou. — Como assim?
“The plan changed.” “What do you mean?”
Tone changes the question
Said gently, como assim? asks for clarification. With a sharper or surprised tone, it can challenge what someone has just said. It does not always mean you failed to hear the words.
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