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"Tanta" is a form of "tanta", a noun which is often translated as "bread". "Tan" is an adverb which is often translated as "so". Learn more about the difference between "tan" and "tanta" below.
tan(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. so
Mi hijo estaba tan cansado cuando llegó que se durmió enseguida.My son was so tired when he arrived, he fell asleep immediately.
b. such
¡Hace muchos años que no tomábamos una cena tan buena!We haven't had such a good dinner in many years!
a. as
Es tan alto como su hermano.He is as tall as his brother.
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la tanta, tanta(
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tah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (culinary)
Regionalism used in Peru
(Peru)
a. bread
Los panaderos molieron el maíz para hacer la tanta.The bakers ground the corn to make the bread.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
2. (overused)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
(Bolivia)
a. old
Esta muñeca tanta era de mi madre.This old doll belonged to my mother.
b. worn out
Su camisa está tanta, pero la sigue usando.His shirt is worn out, but he still wears it.
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