Comparisons of equality
A. To form the comparisons of equality using adjectives or adverbs, use the following:
tan (as) + adjective/adverb + como (as)
1. El libro es tan bueno como la película.
The book is as good as the movie.
2. El chico es tan alto como la chica.
The boy is as tall as the girl.
B. To form the comparisons of equality using nouns, use the following:
tanto (as much) + noun=masculine, singular + como (as)
tanta + noun=feminine, singular
tantos + noun=masculine,plural
tantas + noun=feminine, plural
C. When actions (verbs) are being compared, and there is no adjective, use the following formula:
Verb + tanto (as much) + como (as)
1. Rosario cocina tanto como Josefina.
Rosario cooks as much as Josefina.
2. Sally lee tanto como Bob.
Sally reads as much as Bob.
D. When actions (verbs) are being compared, and there is an adjective, use the following:
verb + tan + adjective(masculine form) + como
1. Sally trabaja tan duro como Bob.
Sally work as hard as Bob.
2. Alberto habla tan lento como Andrés.
Alberto speaks as slow as Andrés.
