Tan...como/Tan...que

Question

In Spanish, the structure "Tan...como" is referred to as a "comparative structure".What is the name of the structure that utilizes "Tan...que"?

Silvia Piriz · Accepted Answer

Hola Gerald

The structure that uses "tan...que" in Spanish is called a 'consecutive structure' or 'consecutive clause' ("oración consecutiva"). This structure is used to express a consequence or result of a degree or intensity mentioned in the first part of the sentence.
Está tan cansado que no puede seguir caminando. (He is so tired that he cannot keep walking.)
Here, "tan" indicates the intensity (so tired), and "que" introduces the consequence (he cannot keep walking).

Saludos
 
Silvia

Gerald Roberts · Answer

Mil gracias.