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"En cuanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "as soon as", and "tan pronto como" is a phrase which is also often translated as "as soon as". Learn more about the difference between "en cuanto" and "tan pronto como" below.
en cuanto(
ehng
kwahn
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. as soon as
Nos iremos al cine en cuanto lleguen.We will go to the movies as soon as they get here.
a. as
¿Qué opina usted en cuanto miembro del grupo afectado por esta legislación respecto de esta nueva ley?As a member of the group affected by this legislation, what's your opinion on this new law?
tan pronto como(
tahn
prohn
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toh
koh
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moh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. as soon as
Necesito que llegues tan pronto como puedas. I need you to get here as soon as you can.
