Tales (en. Such)
/ˈtales/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is used to refer to people or things that are of a certain nature or category.
I do not like such comments.
No me gustan tales comentarios.
Denotes equivalence or similarity to what was previously mentioned.
Such attitudes are not acceptable.
Tales actitudes no son aceptables.
Indicates a group of things of the same kind.
There are such animals in the region.
Existen tales animales en la región.
Etymology
From Latin 'talis', meaning 'of such nature' or 'such'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
as it is
in the same way, without alterations.
tal y como es
of such dimensions
indicates a specific magnitude or size.
de tales dimensiones
situations such as
refers to similar cases or examples.
situaciones tales como
Related Words
such
that has the same nature or characteristics.
tal
which
used to compare in similar situations.
cual
type
that designates a class or category.
tipo
Slang Meanings
It refers to a type of situation or group when speaking informally.
I don't think you should go out with such people.
No creo que debas salir con tales personas.