Cómo no
Example: ¿Quieres venir al parque? Cómo no, iré contigo.
Definition
"Cómo no" is a Spanish expression used to affirmatively respond to a question or invitation, equivalent to saying "of course" or "certainly" in English. It conveys willingness or agreement to do something, as in the example: "¿Quieres venir al parque? Cómo no, iré contigo."
Etymology
The expression "cómo no" literally translates to "how not" in English. It originates from combining "cómo" (how) and "no" (not), forming a rhetorical question implying that there is no reason not to do something. Over time, it evolved into a common affirmative phrase used to express agreement or willingness.
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"Cómo no" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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