Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
tal
Pronunciation
IPA/tal/
Meaning
- adjectivesuch
Example
No hagas tal cosa.
Do not do such a thing.
More examples
¿Conoces a tal persona?
Do you know such a person?
Core concept
A thing of that kind.
Common phrases
tal cosa
such a thing
tal persona
such a person
tal idea
such an idea
Similar words
semejante: Signals similarity in character or specific attributes.
similar: Signals nearness in degree or overall quality.
parecido: Indicates visual or inherent likeness between things.
Definition in Spanish
Colocado delante del sustantivo, designa algo del tipo mencionado y se emplea tanto en usos formales como coloquiales.
Word origin
From Latin talis 'such', shortened in Old Spanish to tal while retaining its role as a modifier placed before a noun.
Usage tips
- Tal points to a type or example placed before a noun and contrasts with tan, which expresses degree rather than kind.