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"Según" is a preposition which is often translated as "according to", and "de tal modo" is a phrase which is often translated as "like that". Learn more about the difference between "según" and "de tal modo" below.
según(
seh
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goon
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. according to
Según la directora, no hay clases este viernes.According to the principal, there's no class on Friday.
a. depending on
La tarifa varía según el peso del paquete.The rate varies depending on the weight of the package.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
de tal modo(
deh
tahl
moh
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. in such a state
Lucas se enfadó muchísimo. Yo nunca lo había visto de tal modo.Lucas got really angry. I'd never seen him in such a state.
