como un flan in Spanish

IPA: /ˌkomo un ˈflan/, [ˌko.mo ũɱ ˈflãn] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “like a (piece of) flan” Etymology templates: {{yesno||l|L}} L, {{m-g|like a (piece of) flan}} “like a (piece of) flan”, {{lit|like a (piece of) flan}} Literally, “like a (piece of) flan” Head templates: {{es-adj|inv=yes}} como un flan (invariable)

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      "ipa": "/ˌkomo un ˈflan/"
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"como un flan" meaning in Spanish

Adjective