Can you use "ambos" instead of "tanto como"

Question

In the example

Tanto las naranjas como las bananas se venden en la seccion de frutas y verduras.

Could you say?

Ambas las naranjas y las bananas se venden en la seccion de frutas y verduras.

Answer 1

However, if somebody were to ask you "¿Sabe[usted] donde consigo guineos y naranjas?", you could answer with, " Ambas se venden [allí,]en la sección de frutas y verduras."

thank you - iqbal10, May 30, 2011

Answer 2

No, because "ambos" in this sense means "both of the", as in there are two oranges you are talking about. So, the second sentence says "Both of the oranges and the bananas are sold in the fruits and vegetables section."

thank you - iqbal10, May 30, 2011