Tan...como/Tan...que

Gerald R.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Tan...como/Tan...que

In Spanish, the structure "Tan...como" is referred to as a "comparative structure".

What is the name of the structure that utilizes "Tan...que"?

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Using [verb] + tan + [adjective/adverb] + que to say "so... that...""

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SilviaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Gerald

The structure that uses "tan...que" in Spanish is called a 'consecutive structure' or 'consecutive clause' ("oración consecutiva"). This structure is used to express a consequence or result of a degree or intensity mentioned in the first part of the sentence.

Está tan cansado que no puede seguir caminando. (He is so tired that he cannot keep walking.)

Here, "tan" indicates the intensity (so tired), and "que" introduces the consequence (he cannot keep walking).

Saludos

Silvia

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Gerald R.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Mil gracias.

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Tan...como/Tan...que

In Spanish, the structure "Tan...como" is referred to as a "comparative structure".

What is the name of the structure that utilizes "Tan...que"?

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