This is the 2372nd most frequent Portuguese word.
tanto
"Tanto" means "so much" or "so many" in English.
Here, 'tanto' is used as an adjective to describe the amount or intensity of affection received.
Eu não esperava tanto carinho de todos.
I didn't expect so much care from everyone.
In this phrase, 'tanto' is part of the construction 'tanto ... quanto,' used for comparisons or list enumeration.
Ele é tanto um bom cozinheiro quanto um excelente anfitrião.
He is both a good cook and an excellent host.
The word 'tanto' is used to express an extended quantity of time, conveying the notion of excessive duration.