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"Tan como" is a form of "tan como", a phrase which is often translated as "as ... as". "Que" is a form of "que", a conjunction which is often translated as "that". Learn more about the difference between "tan como" and "que" below.
tan como(
tahn
koh
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moh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. as ... as
Mi hermano es tan alto como mi papá.My brother is as tall as my father.
¡Espérame! No puedo correr tan rápido como tú.Wait for me! I can't run as fast as you.
a. as well as
Tu presentación fue tan informativa como entretenida.Your presentation was informative as well as entertaining.
que(
keh
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. that
Tenga en cuenta que algunas de estas características son diferentes.Note that some of these characteristics are different.
a. than
Es más barato comprar el libro en la librería que comprarlo online.It's cheaper to buy the book in the bookshop than to buy it online.
Mi hermano es más alto que yo.My brother is taller than me.
b. to
Prefiero las tiendas pequeñas que los grandes supermercados.I prefer small stores to big supermarkets.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
