No. 2,372 in Portuguese
tanto
"Tanto" means "so much" or "so many" in English.
In a sentence
Eu não esperava tanto carinho de todos.
I didn't expect so much care from everyone.
Here, 'tanto' is used as an adjective to describe the amount or intensity of affection received.
Ele é tanto um bom cozinheiro quanto um excelente anfitrião.
He is both a good cook and an excellent host.
In this phrase, 'tanto' is part of the construction 'tanto ... quanto,' used for comparisons or list enumeration.
Fiquei tanto tempo esperando que acabei desistindo.
I waited for such a long time that I ended up giving up.
The word 'tanto' is used to express an extended quantity of time, conveying the notion of excessive duration.
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