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Tradução: Estrutura correlativa que expressa igualdade em qualidade, quantidade ou grau: «tão... quanto...», «tanto... quanto...», «tão... como...».

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A1formal
  • ptEstrutura correlativa que expressa igualdade em qualidade, quantidade ou grau: «tão... quanto...», «tanto... quanto...», «tão... como...».

A correlative comparative construction used to express equality between two entities in terms of quality, quantity, or degree. The first 'as' is an adverb modifying an adjective or adverb; the second 'as' is a conjunction introducing the standard of comparison. Requires parallel structure and is foundational for forming equative comparisons in English.

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  1. Expressing equality in quality, degree, or mannerA1formal

    Used to state that two people, things, or actions share the same level of a particular quality, intensity, or manner. The structure is: as + adjective/adverb (base form) + as + noun/pronoun/clause. The adjective or adverb between the two 'as' elements must be in its positive (uninflected) form. Commonly used for comparisons of appearance, ability, speed, size, etc.

    ptExpressar igualdade de qualidade, grau ou modo

    • She is as tall as her brother.
    • This coffee is as hot as lava.
    • He runs as fast as a professional athlete.
    • The test was as difficult as I expected.
    • Please arrive as early as possible.
  2. Expressing equality in quantity or amountA2formal

    Used with quantifiers (much, many, little, few) to compare amounts or quantities. Structure: as + much/many/little/few + noun + as + comparator. 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns; 'many' with countable plural nouns. This usage is essential for comparing volumes, frequencies, or numerical values.

    ptExpressar igualdade de quantidade ou volume

    • I don't have as much time as I'd like.
    • She earned as many points as the winner.
    • Try to use as little sugar as possible.
    • He invited as few people as necessary.
    • We need as much water as we can carry.
  3. Forming fixed comparative idioms and conjunctionsB1formal

    Serves as the base for numerous fixed expressions and subordinating conjunctions that introduce adverbial clauses of time, condition, or manner (e.g., as soon as, as long as, as far as, as well as). These idiomatic extensions retain the core logic of equality/comparison but function as lexicalized units with specialized meanings.

    ptFormação de expressões idiomáticas comparativas fixas e conjunções

    • Call me as soon as you arrive.
    • You can stay as long as you're quiet.
    • As far as I know, the meeting is still on.
    • She speaks French as well as English.
    • Do as I say, not as I do.