To compare quantities of nouns—meaning "as much as" or "as many as"—use tanto + [noun] + como.
Because tanto describes a noun, its ending changes to match the noun's gender and number.
"As Much As" (Singular Nouns)
Use tanto / tanta for singular, uncountable nouns like smoke or pollution.
| There isn't as much smoke here as over there. | Aquí no hay tanto humo como allí. |
| The village doesn't have as much pollution as the city. | El pueblo no tiene tanta contaminación como la ciudad. |
You can use this structure to contrast city life with rural environments:
| There is never as much stress in the countryside as in the office. | En el campo nunca hay tanto estrés como en la oficina. |
"As Many As" (Plural Nouns)
Use tantos / tantas for plural, countable nouns.
| A village doesn't have as many inhabitants as a city. | Un pueblo no tiene tantos habitantes como una ciudad. |
You can easily turn this pattern into a question:
| Are there as many inhabitants in Spain as in France? | ¿Hay tantos habitantes en España como en Francia? |
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