When is putting 'tan' in front of 'sólo' necessary?
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Is there a general rule? And in this example, is tan necessary?
Just 4 more hours
Sólo 4 horas más
or
Tan sólo 4 horas más
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updated Jul 28, 2011
edited by S1r_Wakka
posted by S1r_Wakka
2 Answers
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I wouldnt say its necissary, just a style choice...using tan makes it more specific "there areonly 4 more hours" insted of the 5 hours someone is trying to tell you, as opposed to "just 4 more hours".
updated Jul 28, 2011
posted by toothpastechica
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To me, "Sólo 4 horas más" is better in this application.
The expression of "tan sólo" (used as an adverb) adds a unnecessary degree of exclusivity or uniqueness to the statement. It would need to be surrounded by some special context to use "tan".
That's just my opinion.
updated Jul 28, 2011
posted by 0066c384
buena respuesta - 00494d19, Jul 28, 2011
Gracias, amiga! :) - 0066c384, Jul 28, 2011
