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"Como es" is a form of "como es", a phrase which is often translated as "since he's". "Tal" is an adjective which is often translated as "such". Learn more about the difference between "como es" and "tal" below.
como es(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. since he's (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Como es amable, estoy segura de que estará dispuesto a hacernos el favor.Since he's kind, I'm sure he'll be willing to do us a favor.
b. since she's (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Como es la jefa, tiene que tomar todas las decisiones.Since she's the boss, she has to make all the decisions.
c. since it's
Como es temprano, tenemos tiempo para ir a tomar un café.Since it's early, we have time to go for a coffee.
d. as he's (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Como es abogado, nos podrá aconsejar sobre el contrato.As he's a lawyer, he'll be able to advise us about the contract.
e. as she's (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Como es muy alta, le sientan bien las faldas largas.As she's very tall, long skirts look good on her.
f. as it's
¿Cuánto les costó la aspiradora? - Como es de buena calidad, pagamos mucho por ella.How much do you pay for the vacuum cleaner? - As it's good quality, we paid a lot for it.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. since you're
Siento mucho lo que hice. Como es una persona comprensiva, espero que pueda perdonarme.I'm really sorry for what I did. Since you're an understanding person, I hope you'll be able to forgive me.
b. as you're
Vamos este fin de semana a Sevilla. Como es de allí, quizá pueda recomendarnos un buen restaurante.We're going to Seville this weekend. As you're from there, maybe you can recommend a good restaurant.
tal(
tahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (similar)
a. such
Nunca he visto tal pobreza como la de ese país.I've never seen such poverty like there is in that country.
2. (so much)
a. such
Cantó con tal pasión que varias personas se echaron a llorar.He sang with such passion that several people began to cry.
a. such-and-such
Si prometes hacer tal cosa, tienes que hacerlo.If you promise to do such-and-such a thing, you have to do it.
4. (colloquial) (unknown)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Un tal señor Martín ha llamado preguntando por ti.A Mr. Martin called for you.
Hablé con un señor del ayuntamiento, un tal Rodríguez.I spoke with a gentleman from city hall, a man named Rodriguez.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
