comparisons of equality using nouns  



Gramática

To make comparisons of equality using nouns we use the formula:

tanto/tanta/tantos/tantas + noun + como

Tanto agrees with the noun in number and gender:

Ya no tengo tanta energía como antes.
I don't have as much energy as before.

Tienes tantos libros como una biblioteca.
You have as many books as a library (does).

Nosotros necesitamos tanta atención como ellos.
We need as much attention as they do.

Mi hermana no tiene tantas ganas de jugar como cuando tenía 10 años.
My sister isn't as willing to play as she was when she was 10 years old.

Yo no tengo tanto orgullo como tenía cuando era niño.
I don't have as much pride as I used to have when I was a kid.

Sentences
Tú eres tan alegre como antes. - You are as happy as before.
Yo soy tan feliz como antes. - I'm as happy as before.
Ella es tan grande como su amiga. - She is as big as her friend.
Juan es tan orgulloso como Pedro. - Juan is as proud as Pedro.
Nosotros tenemos tanta energía como antes. - We have as much energy as before.
Nosotros tenemos tantas casas como ellos. - We have as many houses as they do.
Ustedes están tan tristes como ellos. - You all are as sad as they are.
Ellos tienen tantos libros como tú y Juan. - They have as many books as you and Juan.

Notes for the Tutor

  • The student should repeat these sentences to practice vocabulary and improve pronunciation.
  • The tutor should help the students form his or her own sentences.
  • The tutor should converse with the student using the material presented in this lesson.
  • Suggested Homework:The student should prepare 5 sentences or more using COMPARISONS WITH NOUNS.

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