such

used to emphasize a quality or degree of something

tan, tan... que

• such an/a + adj + noun

Collocations such a problem · such a long time

• It was such a beautiful day.

  Fue un día tan hermoso.

used to give an example of something that has already been mentioned or implied

como, tal como

• such + noun

Collocations such a thing · such people

• He likes such things as books and music.

  Le gustan cosas como libros y música.

used to refer to a situation or event that has already been mentioned or implied

tal, tan... que

• such + noun

Collocations such an occasion · such a situation

• It was such an important occasion.

  Fue una ocasión tan importante.

used to show that something is a result of another thing or situation

tan... que, tal... que

• such + noun

Collocations such a mess · such a disaster

• It was such a mess.

  Fue un desastre tan grande.

used to show that something is preferred or chosen over other things

tal, como

• such + noun

Collocations such a choice · such an option

• She made such a good choice.

  Ella hizo una elección tan buena.

used to refer to the state or condition of something

tal, como

• such + noun

Collocations such a situation · such an environment

• It was such a difficult situation.

  Fue una situación tan difícil.

used to show that something is the reason for another thing or situation

tal, como

• such + noun

Collocations such a reason · such an excuse

• It was such a good reason.

  Fue una razón tan buena.

used to show contrast or unexpectedness in a situation

tan... que, tal... que

• such + noun

Collocations such a surprise · such an outcome

• It was such a surprise.

  Fue una sorpresa tan grande.