To sign "como", you will fingerspell the letters C-O-M-O. Start by forming a "C" with your dominant hand, curving your fingers and thumb. Transition to an "O" by bringing your fingertips to meet your thumb. Next, form an "M" by folding your first three fingers over your thumb, and finish by making another "O" shape.
Sign 'lake', then fingerspell C-O-M-O to specify the name of the lake.
Fingerspell C-O-M-O, then sign 'beautiful' and 'city' to describe the location.
Sign 'how', 'spell', and then fingerspell C-O-M-O to ask the question.
Sign 'lake', then fingerspell C-O-M-O to specify the name of the lake.
Fingerspell C-O-M-O, then sign 'beautiful' and 'city' to describe the location.
Sign 'how', 'spell', and then fingerspell C-O-M-O to ask the question.
In ASL, names of specific cities or lakes, like Como, usually do not have their own dedicated sign and are fingerspelled instead.
No, try to spell the word smoothly without pausing between the letters. The goal is a fluid, continuous motion.
You can naturally mouth the word "como" as you fingerspell it, which helps provide context to the person reading your signs.
