Using como si with indicative to express indiference

Question 1

We use como si with the indicative

Answer 1

when the speaker expresses an indifference or lack of importance towards something.

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.

Question 2

Well, as far as I am concerned he could go to Australia (I don’t really mind)

Answer 2

Bueno, como si se va a Australia.

Question 3

Even if there were three signs…(who cares) I’m smoking here because I want to.

Answer 3

Como si hay tres carteles. Yo fumo aquí porque quiero.

Question 4

You may as well eat the rest of the cake. I’m not hungry at all.

Answer 4

Como si te comes también el resto de la tarta. Yo no tengo nada de hambre.

Question 5

As far as I am concerned you can go and live with your lover. I’m not interested in you any more.

Answer 5

Por mí como si te vas a vivir con tu amante. Yo ya no tengo ningún interés en ti.

Question 6

Can we use any materials that we want, miss? - You may as well use whatever you find in the recycling bin.

Answer 6

• ¿Podemos usar los materiales que queramos, profe? - Por mí como si queréis usar lo que encontréis en el contenedor de reciclaje.