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tales

TAH-less/ˈtales/

such, such kinds of

Also: these
A young child pointing definitively at a red toy train that is sitting on the floor next to a blue toy car, indicating the train is the specific one previously mentioned.

📝 In Action

Tienen muchos problemas financieros. Tales problemas requieren soluciones urgentes.

B1

They have many financial problems. Such problems require urgent solutions.

Vimos leones y tigres. No había tales animales en el zoológico de antes.

A2

We saw lions and tigers. There weren't such animals in the previous zoo.

Si tienes tales ideas, debes compartirlas con el equipo.

B1

If you have such ideas, you must share them with the team.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • semejantes (similar)
  • dichos (aforementioned (formal))

Common Collocations

  • tales cosas – such things
  • tales personas – such people

certain

Also: some
Adjectivem/fB2formal
A row of five identical, simplistic human silhouettes. Two of the figures are subtly highlighted with a soft yellow glow, indicating they are 'certain' but unspecified individuals.

📝 In Action

El informe debe ser revisado por tales expertos en la materia.

B2

The report must be reviewed by certain experts in the field (meaning 'some specific experts').

Dicen que tales acciones pueden tener consecuencias negativas.

B2

They say that certain actions can have negative consequences.

Se requiere la presencia de tales testigos.

C1

The presence of certain witnesses is required.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tales efectos – certain effects
  • tales requisitos – certain requirements

such as, like

A brown wicker basket overflowing with various items: specifically an apple, a banana, and an orange lying outside the basket, illustrating examples of a category.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos frutas, tales como manzanas, peras y plátanos.

A2

We need fruits, such as apples, pears, and bananas.

Hay muchos desafíos, tales como la falta de tiempo y recursos.

B1

There are many challenges, such as the lack of time and resources.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • como (like)
  • por ejemplo (for example)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tales" in Spanish:

certain→like→some→such→such as→these→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tales

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'tales' to introduce examples?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
tal(such (singular)) — Adjective
tal vez(maybe) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
cualesfinales
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *tālis*, meaning 'of such a kind' or 'such.' It has been used in Spanish since the early Middle Ages.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: taisItalian: tale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'tales' masculine, feminine, or both?

'Tales' is the plural form of 'tal,' and it works for both masculine plural nouns (e.g., 'tales hombres') and feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'tales mujeres').

Can I use 'tales' instead of 'estos' (these)?

Yes, but they have a slightly different flavor. 'Estos' simply points out the location ('these ones here'), while 'tales' points out the nature or type ('these kinds of ones'). 'Tales' is usually more formal.