1. Equal Comparisons Tan/tanto como

2. To compare similarities between people and things Use these phrases: Tan+ adjective or adverb +como As………………………………….. as Tanto(a/os/as)+ noun+ como As many/much…………….as Verb + tanto como ………….as much as

3. Adjective, adverb Tan + adjective, adverb + como The cookies are as tasty as the ice cream. Las galletas son tan sabrosas como el helado. The book is as interesting as the movie. El libro es tan interesante como la película.

4. noun Tanto (a, os, as) + noun+ como The soup has as much pepper as salt. La sopa tiene tanta pimienta como sal. There are as many boys as girls in the class. Hay tantos chicos como chicas en la clase.

5. Remember When comparing nouns, the word tanto is an adjective. It must agree with the noun it appears before. (tanta pimienta, tantos chicos)

6. Comparing actions Tanto como I cook as much as you. Cocino tanto como tú My sister studies as much as my brother Mi hermana estudia tanto como mi hermano.