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To compare nouns, adjectives, or adverbs that are equal (‘as...as’; ‘as much/many...as’) use these formulas:

tan + adjective or adverb + como
 

Eduardo es tan inteligente como Roberto. Eduardo is as intelligent as Roberto.
Eduardo habla tan rápido como Roberto. Eduardo speaks as quickly as Roberto.

tanto/a/os/as + noun + como

Tengo tanto dinero como tú. I have as much money as you.
Bebo tanta cerveza como tú. I drink as much beer as you.
Ella tiene tantos amigos como yo. She has as many friends as I.
Ella tiene tantas amigas como yo. She has as many friends (f.) as I.

Notice that tanto will agree in number and gender with the noun it describes: tantas horas, tantos días, etc.



Examples of Comparisons: Like

  • ¿Otro traje? ¡Tienes ya tantos!