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/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

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noun

Eso, aquel

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

Examples :

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Mi hermana trajo varios libros a la biblioteca, y ese es sobre dinosaurios.

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adverb

Tan, así

(degree) To a given extent or degree.

Examples :

""The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner...""

«La cinta era tan delgada». «No estoy de acuerdo, digo que no era tan delgada, era más gruesa... o tal vez más delgada...»

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adverb

Tan, tanto

(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

Examples :

"The student studied diligently, so that he understood the lesson very well. "

El estudiante estudió diligentemente, tanto que entendió muy bien la lección.

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adverb

Tan, así

To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).

Examples :

"Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her."

¡Oh, estaba tan feliz que casi la beso!

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pronoun

Ese, aquella

Examples :

"He went home, and after that I never saw him again."

Él se fue a casa, y después de eso nunca más lo volví a ver.

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pronoun

Eso, aquel

The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.

Examples :

"My teacher said that the test will be on Friday. "

Mi profesor dijo que el examen será el viernes.

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pronoun

Eso, aquella

(demonstrative) The aforementioned quality or proposition; used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.

Examples :

"The water is so cold! — That it is."

Así es.

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pronoun

Que, el cual, la cual, los cuales, las cuales

(relative) (plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.

Examples :

"The CPR course that she took really came in handy."

El curso de RCP que tomó realmente le fue útil.

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pronoun

Que, el cual

Used in place of relative adverbs such as where or when; often omitted.

Examples :

"the last time that [= when] I went to Europe"

La última vez que fui a Europa,

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conjunction

Que

Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.

Examples :

"He told me that the book is a good read."

Me dijo que el libro es una buena lectura.

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conjunction

Porque, ya que

Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

Examples :

"Be glad that you have enough to eat."

Alégrate de que tengas suficiente para comer.

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conjunction

Para que, a fin de que

Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might or should: so, so that.

Examples :

"My parents are saving money now, so that they may buy a new car next year. "

Mis padres están ahorrando dinero ahora, para que puedan comprar un coche nuevo el año que viene.

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conjunction

Que

Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.

Examples :

"The noise was so loud that she woke up."

El ruido era tan fuerte que se despertó.

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conjunction

Dado que, puesto que

Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.

Examples :

"That the weather is sunny today, we should go for a walk in the park. "

Dado que hoy hace sol, deberíamos ir a dar un paseo por el parque.

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conjunction

Que

Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.

Examples :

"How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw."

¿Con qué frecuencia lo visitaba? — Dos veces que yo vi.

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conjunction

Que

Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.

Examples :

"Oh that spring would come!"

¡Que venga la primavera!

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conjunction

Que

Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.

Examples :

"My dog just ran away! That made me so sad. "

¡Mi perro acaba de escapar! Eso me puso muy triste.

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