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"Tanta" is a form of "tanta", a noun which is often translated as "bread". "Tanto" is an adverb which is often translated as "so much". Learn more about the difference between "tanta" and "tanto" below.
la tanta, tanta(
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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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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. so much
Te quiero tanto.I love you so much.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. so much (singular)
Todavía tengo tanto trabajo para hacer.I have so much work still to do.
b. so many (plural)
Había tantos pasteles que nos llevamos algunos a casa.There were so many cakes that we took some home.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. so much (singular)
Tanto que hacer y tan poco tiempo.So much to do, so little time.
b. so many (plural)
Solo guarda una fotografía que no se necesitan tantas.Just keep one photo as you don't need so many.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. point
Nuestro equipo acabó el torneo con 50 tantos.Our team finished the tournament with 50 points.
b. goal
El ídolo colombiano marcó dos tantos en el primer tiempo.The Colombian star scored two goals in the first half.
tantos
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
(expressing quantity)
a. so many
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
¿Realmente crees que necesitemos tantos globos para la fiesta? Es un lugar pequeño.Do you really think we need so many balloons for the party? It's a small venue.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
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A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
(expressing quantity)
a. so many
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Es deprimente ver a un niño botar la comida cuando tantos pasan hambre.It's heartbreaking to see a child waste food when so many are hungry.
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