Such and So

Such or so?
 Such is a determiner; so is an adverb. They often have the same meaning

of ‘very’ or ‘to this degree’:
Those are such good chocolates.
Those chocolates are so good.
 We use such + noun phrase and so + adjective or adverb phrase:
She is such a great cook.
Not: She is so great cook.
That was so unpleasant. (so + adjective)
Not: That was such unpleasant.
Why do you drive so fast? (so + adverb)
Not: Why do you drive such fast?
Compare
so + adjective such + noun phrase
You’re so kind. He’s such a kind person
It was so hot we couldn’t work. November was such a cold month.
So but not such can also be used in front of much, many, little, few to add
emphasis:
So much food was wasted every day.
Not: Such much food was wasted …
In those days there were so few doctors in our area.
Not: … there were such few doctors …

Typical errors
 We use such, not so, before a noun, even if there is an adjective before the

noun:
They’re such snobs! They won’t speak to anyone else in the village.
Not: They’re so snobs …
Those are such cool shoes. Where did you get them?
Not: Those are so cool shoes.
 We use such, not so, before a noun phrase with the indefinite article a/an:
This is such a wonderful kitchen!
Not: This is a so wonderful kitchen!
 We use so, not such, before adjectives:
Thank you. You’re so kind.
Not: You’re such kind.
 We use so, not such, before adverbs:
She always dresses so elegantly.
Not: She always dresses such elegantly.
Utilizamos “so” (tan, así, entonces) y “such” (semejante, tal, tan, tanto)
para añadir énfasis, mostrar sentimientos extremos o para dar la opinión
sobre algo. La diferencia entre los dos está en cómo los utilizamos en la
estructura de las frases.
So
so + adjective/adverb (tan + adjetivo/adverbio)
Utilizamos “so” con adjetivos o adverbios para mostrar sentimientos o
efectos extremos. En estos casos, el adjetivo o adverbio va directamente
despues de “so” en la frase.
Ejemplos:
I have been working since 7 this morning. I’m so tired!(He estado trabajando desde
las 7 de la mañana. ¡Estoy tan cansada!)
Why are you driving so fast?(¿Por qué estás conduciendo tan rápido?)
Kate is so beautiful. I can’t believe she’s single!(Kate es tan hermosa. íNo puedo
creer que esté soltera!)
My daughter studied so hard for her exam.(Mi hija estudió tan duramente para su

examen.)
Such
such + adjective + noun (tan + adjetivo + sustantivo)
Como con “so”, utilizamos “such” con adjetivos para mostrar extremos. A
diferencia de “so”, “such” está seguido por un adjetivo más un
sustantivo. Las frases que utilizan “such” para dar énfasis se pueden traducir
como “¡Que!” en español (ver el tercer ejemplo).
Ejemplos:
I am so lucky. I have such wonderful friends!(Tengo tanta suerte. ¡Tengo amigos tan

maravillosos!)
That is such a pretty dress! You should wear it more often.(¡Este vestido es tan

bonito! Debería llevarlo más a menudo.)
It is such a beautiful day(¡Que día tan bonito!)
We use 'so' before an adjective or adverb (without a noun).
 She was so beautiful (= she was very beautiful).

 He ran so quickly (= he ran very quickly).
 The food was so delicious (= the food was really delicious).
 The children spoke French so well (= the children spoke French very well).
We use 'such' before a noun or an adjective + a noun. If there is 'a' or 'an', it goes
after 'such'.
 She was such a beautiful woman (= she was a very beautiful woman).
 NOT: 'she was a so beautiful woman'.
 NOT: 'she was a such beautiful woman'.
 He got such a good time in the race (= he got a very good time in the race).
 It was such delicious food (= it was really delicious food).
 The children spoke such good French (= the children spoke really good
French).
When we use 'such' directly with a noun, it's often a noun that shows our opinion.
 He's such a genius! (= he's a real genius / he's very clever).

 You're such a teacher! (= you act in a typical way for a teacher).

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Such or so?

 Such is a determiner; so is an adverb. They often have the same meaning

Those are such good chocolates.

Those chocolates are so good.

 We use such + noun phrase and so + adjective or adverb phrase:

She is such a great cook.

Not: She is so great cook.

That was so unpleasant. (so + adjective)

Not: That was such unpleasant.

Why do you drive so fast? (so + adverb)

Not: Why do you drive such fast?

so + adjective such + noun phrase

You’re so kind. He’s such a kind person

It was so hot we couldn’t work. November was such a cold month.

So much food was wasted every day.

Not: Such much food was wasted …

In those days there were so few doctors in our area.

Not: … there were such few doctors …

 We use such, not so, before a noun, even if there is an adjective before the

They’re such snobs! They won’t speak to anyone else in the village.

Those are such cool shoes. Where did you get them?

Not: Those are so cool shoes.

 We use such, not so, before a noun phrase with the indefinite article a/an:

This is such a wonderful kitchen!

Not: This is a so wonderful kitchen!

 We use so, not such, before adjectives:

Thank you. You’re so kind.

Not: You’re such kind.

 We use so, not such, before adverbs:

She always dresses so elegantly.

Not: She always dresses such elegantly.

Why are you driving so fast?(¿Por qué estás conduciendo tan rápido?)

My daughter studied so hard for her exam.(Mi hija estudió tan duramente para su

such + adjective + noun (tan + adjetivo + sustantivo)

I am so lucky. I have such wonderful friends!(Tengo tanta suerte. ¡Tengo amigos tan

That is such a pretty dress! You should wear it more often.(¡Este vestido es tan

It is such a beautiful day(¡Que día tan bonito!)

We use 'so' before an adjective or adverb (without a noun).

 She was so beautiful (= she was very beautiful).

 He's such a genius! (= he's a real genius / he's very clever).

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