No. 175 in Portuguese
quanto
"Quanto" means "how much" or "how many" in English.
In a sentence
Quanto custa este livro?
How much does this book cost?
'Quanto' is used as an interrogative word asking for price.
Quanto mais estudo, mais entendo.
The more I study, the more I understand.
'Quanto' is used in a comparative structure 'quanto mais... mais' indicating proportional increase.
Ele sabe quanto esforço é necessário.
He knows how much effort is necessary.
'Quanto' is used to quantify effort in a statement.
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