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Just as tall as you in Spanish
In this guide, you will learn how to describe things that are the same or different using comparison structures. In Spanish, we use 'tan... como' to say 'as... as'. This is perfect for encouraging children by noticing similarities and managing expectations.
What you'll learn
- Express equality using 'tan + adjective + como'
- Express inequality using 'no tan + adjective + como'
- Use possessive pronouns like 'yours' and 'mine' in comparisons
- Ensure adjectives match the gender of the object being described
Spanish phrases for just as tall as you
Mi torre es tan alta como la tuya.
My tower is as tall as yours.
Alta ends in 'a' because torre (tower) is feminine.
Este cojín es tan suave como Teddy.
This cushion is just as soft as Teddy.
'Tan' expresses 'just as' or 'so' in this context.
Tu galleta es tan grande como la mía.
Your biscuit is as big as mine.
'La mía' means 'mine' for a feminine noun (galleta).
Puedo saltar tan lejos como tú.
I can jump just as far as you.
'Tan lejos como' is used for distance (adverb).
Esta caja no es tan pesada como esa.
This box is not as heavy as that one.
'No tan' is the standard way to say 'not as'.
El agua no está tan fría como ayer.
The water is not as cold as yesterday.
We use 'está' because water temperature is a temporary state.
Nuestro tambor pequeño es tan ruidoso como el tuyo.
Our little drum is as loud as yours.
'El tuyo' means 'yours' for a masculine noun (tambor).
Este rompecabezas no es tan fácil como el otro.
This puzzle is not as easy as the other one.
'El otro' literally translates to 'the other'.
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tan
as / so
Used before adjectives or adverbs to show degree.
como
as / like
Used to link the two things being compared.
igual de
equally / just as
A common alternative: 'es igual de alto que tú'.
Equality with Adjectives
To compare two things that have the same quality, use: tan + adjective + como. The adjective must agree in gender and number with the first noun.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | tan + [adj]-o + como | El gato es tan rápido como el perro. |
| Feminine | tan + [adj]-a + como | La sopa está tan rica como la pasta. |
Inequality (Not as... as)
To say something is 'not as' something else, simply add 'no' before the verb.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Negative Comparison | no + [verb] + tan + [adj] + como | Hoy no hace tan calor como ayer. |
More examples
Eres tan valiente como un león.
You are as brave as a lion.
A sweet way to encourage a child.
Tus manos están tan limpias como las mías.
Your hands are as clean as mine.
Uses 'las mías' for plural feminine 'manos'.