that in Spanish
that in Spanish is tan, así de, para que — that means used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this.".
that in Spanish
tan
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
así de
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
tan
(degree, in negative constructions) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly.
para que
Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
que
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
para que
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
ese
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
aquel
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
esa
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
aquella
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
eso
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
aquello
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
ese
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
esa
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
aquel
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
eso
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
aquella
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
aquello
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
que
(relative, plural that) In a relative clause, referring to a previously mentioned noun, as subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition; which, who. [from 9thc.]
What does "that" mean?
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det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
"That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother."
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pron Used in place of a noun already mentioned, to refer to it again.
"That's exactly what I meant."
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conj Used to introduce a clause explaining or reporting something, often after verbs like "say," "think," or "know."
"She said that she would be late."
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pron Used to introduce extra information about a noun already mentioned (a relative clause), similar to "which" or "who."
"The book that you lent me was fantastic."
that in a sentence
- That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother.
- I don't like that idea at all.
- That's exactly what I meant.
- Who told you that?
Similar words in Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "that" in Spanish?
"that" in Spanish is tan, así de, para que. that means: Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
How do you use "that" in a sentence?
Example: "That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother." In Spanish, "that" is tan, así de, para que.
Are there other ways to say "that" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "that": tan, así de, para que, que, ese, aquel.
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