tan (adverb)

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  1. so, such (used before adjectives or adverbs to intensify them)
  2. as (in comparisons, e.g. “tan…como” = “as…as”)

Necesito dos manos para sostener esta escalera tan alta.

I need two hands to hold up this really tall ladder.

Tendría más paciencia si no estuviera tan .

I would have more patience if I weren't so tired.

El vendedor tan agresivo que acabé comprando dos aspiradoras.

The salesman was so aggressive that I ended up buying two vacuum cleaners.

No que quiera venderlo tan barato.

I don't think he wants to sell it so cheap.

No me del nombre de aquel actor tan famoso.

I can't remember the name of that really famous actor.