el tanto
so much · as much · so many
Se usa para indicar una cantidad o grado grande de algo.
The Spanish word "tanto" has several meanings, but primarily it means:
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So much / so many – used to express quantity or degree.
Example: No tengo tanto dinero (I don't have so much money). -
As much / as many – when comparing quantities.
Example: Él tiene tanto tiempo como tú (He has as much time as you). -
So – used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.
Example: No corras tanto (Don't run so much). -
Point/goal/score – in sports terminology.
Example: El equipo marcó dos tantos (The team scored two points).
In summary, "tanto" can refer to amount, comparison, emphasis, or a scoring unit, depending on the context.
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Examples
No te preocupes tanto por el examen.adverb
Don't worry so much about the exam.
Me gusta tanto bailar en las fiestas.adverb
I like to dance so much at parties.
Ella come tanto como su hermano.adverb
She eats as much as her brother.
Me río tanto cuando veo esa película.adverb
I laugh so much when I watch that movie.
No llores tanto, todo estará bien.adverb
Don't cry so much, everything will be fine.
No debes correr tanto durante la tarde.adverb
You shouldn't run so much during the afternoon.
Había tanta gente en el mercado hoy.determiner
There were so many people at the market today.
Tantos libros no caben en la mesa.determiner
So many books do not fit on the table.
¿Gastaste tanto dinero en el regalo?determiner
Did you spend so much money on the gift?
Nunca he visto tantos coches en la calle.determiner
I have never seen so many cars on the street.
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