Tan (en. So)

/tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates a comparison of degree.

He is as tall as his brother.

Es tan alto como su hermano.

Used to express intensity.

She was so happy on her birthday.

Ella estaba tan feliz en su cumpleaños.

Used to emphasize characteristics.

The car is so fast that I can't keep up.

El coche es tan rápido que no lo puedo seguir.

Derived from Latin 'tam', meaning 'so' or 'as' which indicates a degree or extent.

as soon as

Indicates that something will happen immediately after another event.

tan pronto como

so far

Refers to a great distance.

tan lejos

only

Expresses that something is only that, emphasizing a limitation.

tan solo

tanto

It is used in comparative constructions to express quantity.

tanto

tanera

A person with a comparative attitude.

tanera

tantificar

To give quantity or measure.

tantificar

Used to express surprise.

You are so surprised that you can't speak!

¡Estás tan sorprendido que no puedes hablar!

To emphasize an emotional state.

I feel so tired after the party.

Me siento tan cansado después de la fiesta.