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"So" is a form of "so", an adverb which is often translated as "tan". "Such" is an adjective which is often translated as "tal". Learn more about the difference between "such" and "so" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. tal
She did not agree with such ideas.No estaba de acuerdo con tales ideas.
b. de ese tipo
Such films are made on a very low budget.Las películas de ese tipo se hacen con un presupuesto muy bajo.
c. semejante
I had never seen such a thing!¡Nunca había visto cosa semejante!
a. tanto
There was such confusion that nobody knew what to do.Había tanta confusión que nadie sabía lo que tenía que hacer.
b. tal
The heating made such noise that it was impossible to sleep at night.La calefacción hacía un ruido tal que era imposible dormir por la noche.
a. tal
The dictionary is organized in such a way that information is easy to find.El diccionario está organizado de tal forma que es fácil encontrar la información.
a. todo
I gave him such information as I had.Le di toda la información que tenía.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
A house such as this is not easily found at this price.Una casa como esta es difícil de encontrar a este precio.
We had never encountered such a problem as that.Nunca nos habíamos encontrado con un problema así.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. tan
I won't room with such an arrogant person.Yo no pienso vivir con alguien tan arrogante.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. tal
Such was his wish, and I wanted to oblige.Tal era su deseo y yo quería complacerle.
a. tal
His anxiety was such that he could not sleep.Su ansiedad era tal que no podía dormir.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. tan
I'm so hungry. I haven't eaten in hours.Estoy tan hambriento. Llevo horas sin comer.
b. muy
These boots are so old. I need a new pair.Estas botas son muy viejas. Necesito un nuevo par.
a. así
To make a paper airplane, take the piece of paper and fold it so.Para hacer un avión de papel, toma la hoja y dóblala así.
b. de esta manera
Hold the brush so and just dab paint onto the canvas.Aguanta el pincel de esta manera y simplemente pon un poquito de pintura sobre el lienzo.
a. también
You're pregnant? So am I!¿Estás embarazada? ¡Yo también!
a. así
Is it possible to insert images into the document? If so, how?¿Es posible introducir imágenes en el documento? Si así es, ¿cómo?
a. y
But you promised you'd come with me! - So? I changed my mind.¡Pero habías prometido venir conmigo! - ¿Y? Cambié de opinión.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. así que
We've already finished our work, so we're just going to head home.Ya hemos terminado nuestro trabajo, así que nos vamos a casa.
a. para que
I turned on the television so my kids would stop running around.Prendí el televisor para que mis hijos dejaran de correr.
b. para
She's been saving money so she can go to Europe.Ella ha estado ahorrando dinero para poder ir a Europa.
a. entonces
So, how long have you been working at the plant?Entonces, ¿cuánto tiempo llevas trabajando en la fábrica?
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