tanto

so much

adverb TAHN-toh Common

Origin: Latin tantus, 'of such size, so much'

Also means

anyway, so

Usage Note

Tanto functions as an adverb ('so much, very'), adjective ('many, a lot of'), pronoun, and filler/connector. As a filler, tanto often means 'anyway' or 'it doesn't matter': tanto, ci provo (I'll try anyway). The phrase tanto...quanto means 'as much...as.' Do not confuse with tante (feminine plural) or tanti (masculine plural) when used as adjectives.

Examples

"Ho mangiato tanto oggi."

Natural Translation

I ate so much today.

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