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"Más" is a form of "más", an adverb which is often translated as "more". "Tanto" is an adverb which is often translated as "so much". Learn more about the difference between "tanto" and "más" below.
tanto(
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toh
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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
5.
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
6.
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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más(
mahs
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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. more (with adjective)
Es más guapo que su hermano.He is more handsome than his brother.
Es mucho más simpática cuando la conoces bien.She is much nicer when you get to know her.
b. more (with verb)
No te preocupes más. Yo me encargaré de todo.Don't worry any more. I'll take care of everything.
¿Quieres más?Would you like some more?
c. more (with noun)
¿Puedes comprar más pan en la tienda?Can you buy more bread at the store?
d. more (after a noun)
Necesito dos huevos más para la receta.I need two more eggs for the recipe.
Solo me voy a comer un chocolate más.I'm only going to eat one more chocolate.
a. most (with adjective)
Quiero el teléfono más caro de la tienda.I want the most expensive telephone in the shop.
b. most (with verb)
Es la que más trabaja de la empresa.She is the one who works the most at the company.
a.
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
no direct translation
¡Qué chico más listo!¡What a clever guy!
¿Conoces a Pablo? ¡Es más guapo!Do you know Pablo? He's so good looking!
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. plus
Siete más tres es igual a diez.Seven plus three equals ten.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. else
¿Quién más quiere una hamburguesa?Who else wants a burger?
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