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"Tal como" is a phrase which is often translated as "such as", and "igual que" is a phrase which is often translated as "like". Learn more about the difference between "tal como" and "igual que" below.
tal como(
tahl
koh
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moh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. such as
Me encantan las frutas tropicales, tales como el mango, la piña y la papaya.I love tropical fruits, such as mango, pineapple, and papaya.
2. (exactly as)
igual que(
ee
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gwahl
keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. just like
Esta langosta es riquísima, igual que las que tenemos en mi tierra.This lobster's great, just like the ones we have in my homeland.
c. the same as
El estado del paciente es igual que ayer.The patient's condition is the same as yesterday.
