Breakdown of Este torneo tiene tantos partidos como el campeonato.
tener
to have
el partido
the game / the match
este
this
como
as / like (such as, similar to)
Questions & Answers about Este torneo tiene tantos partidos como el campeonato.
Why do we use tantos here instead of tan?
We use a form of tanto because we are comparing a noun (partidos, meaning games). You only use tan when comparing adjectives or adverbs (like saying someone is as tall as someone else). Since partidos is a masculine, plural noun, tanto changes to match it, becoming tantos.
Why is it este torneo and not esto torneo?
Does partidos always mean games?
Not always! While partido means a game or a match in a sports context (which fits perfectly here with torneo and campeonato), it can also mean a political party.