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"The same as" is a phrase which is often translated as "igual a", and "such as" is a preposition which is often translated as "como". Learn more about the difference between "the same as" and "such as" below.
the same as(
thuh
seym
ahz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. igual que
You look so tall! - You look the same as always.¡Te ves tan alto! - Te ves igual que siempre.
b. lo mismo que
Poems aren't the same as songs, but they are similar.Los poemas no son lo mismo que las canciones, pero son similares.
such as(
suhch
ahz
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (general)
a. como
We visited several cities in the south of Spain, such as Granada, Almeria, and Seville.Visitamos varias ciudades en el sur de España, como Granada, Almería y Sevilla.
b. tal como
He has photographed many animals, such as deer, otters, and bats.Ha fotografiado muchos animales, tales como ciervos, nutrias y murciélagos.
