tal

S2 W2

BrE /tæl/ AmE /tæl/

adjective en → es

1 QUALITY [T + adj] A2

used for describing a person or thing in a way that shows you like them or think they are good

tal, tan

  • tal como

Collocations tal persona · tal lugar

  • She's such a talented musician.

    Es una músico tan talentosa.

2 IDENTITY [T + noun] B1

used for referring to someone or something in order to show that you are talking about them and not anyone else

tal, ese mismo

  • tal como

Collocations tal persona · tal lugar

  • That's the man I was talking about, that one there.

    Ese es el hombre del que estaba hablando, ese mismo.

3 EXAMPLE [T + noun] B1

used for introducing an example of something you have just mentioned or are about to mention

tal como, por ejemplo

  • tal como

Collocations tal caso · tal situación

  • There are many different types of bird, such as the robin and the sparrow.

    Hay muchos tipos de pájaro, tal como el ruiseñor y la gorriña.

4 CONDITION [T + clause] B2

used for introducing a condition or situation that must be true in order for something to happen

tal como, en tal caso

  • tal como

Collocations tal circunstancia · tal situación

  • If you want to succeed, you must work hard.

    Si quieres tener éxito, debes trabajar duro.