Mexican Spanish for English speakers Zoo · Lesson 2

As [Adjective] as

Mexican Spanish для 'as ... as' — Son tan grandes como un carro (They are as big as a car).

Conversation

  1. Muri Muri

    Esos dos leones son igual de grandes que un carro

    Those two lions are as big as a car

  2. Yaya Yaya

    tienes razón. Son tan grandes como un carro

    You're right. They are as big as a car

  3. Muri Muri

    Y esos dos elefantes son igual de grandes que un árbol

    And those elephants are as big as a tree

  4. Yaya Yaya

    Es verdad, son tan grandes como un árbol

    It's true, they are as big as a tree

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you say 'as ... as' in Mexican Spanish?

Tan + adjective + como + comparison: tan grandes como = 'as big as'. Adjective agrees with subject.

Mexican Spanish для 'you're right'?

Tienes razón. Universal Spanish phrase. Or just: ¡Sí! (Yes!).

Mexican Spanish для cars?

Carro (Mexico) — common. Coche (Spain, also Mexico). Auto, automóvil — both regions.

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