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What does tanto in spanish mean?

"Tanto" in Spanish has several meanings depending on the context:

1. As an Adjective:

* So much, so many, such: "Tengo tanto trabajo que hacer" (I have so much work to do).

* As much, as many: "Ella come tanto como yo" (She eats as much as I do).

* Such, so: "Era tanto ruido que no podía dormir" (It was such noise that I couldn't sleep).

2. As an Adverb:

* So, very, extremely: "Estoy tanto feliz" (I am so happy).

* That much, that many: "No te preocupes, no es tanto trabajo" (Don't worry, it's not that much work).

3. As a Pronoun:

* So much, so many: "No pude comer tanto" (I couldn't eat so much).

4. In the Phrase "Tanto… Como":

* As much as…: "Ella es tan alta como su hermana" (She is as tall as her sister).

* As many as…: "Hay tantos niños como niñas" (There are as many boys as girls).

5. In the Phrase "Tanto… Como…":

* Both…and…: "Me gustan tanto las manzanas como las naranjas" (I like both apples and oranges).

The meaning of "tanto" will depend on the context and the other words used in the sentence.

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