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"Tal y como" is a phrase which is often translated as "just like", and "tal como" is a phrase which is often translated as "such as". Learn more about the difference between "tal y como" and "tal como" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. just like
Tal y como te anticipé, el dinero disponible no alcanza para terminar el proyecto.Just like I told you, the money that's available is not enough to complete the project.
b. just as
El servicio fue tal y como lo esperaba de un hotel cinco estrellas.The service was just as I expected it to be from a five-star hotel.
tal como(
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)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)
