tanto que

so much so that

so long since

tanto que(tahn-toh keh)

phrase

1. (to such an extent that)

a. so much so that

Ayer me sentí muy mal, tanto que me quedé en cama.

Yesterday I was feeling crappy, so much so that I stayed in bed.

2. (used to indicate time)

a. so long since

Hace tanto que no nos vemos que no nos vamos a reconocer.

It's been so long since we last met that we won't recognize each other.

b. such a long time

Hace tanto que no toco el piano que perdí la práctica.

I haven't played the piano for such a long time that I'm out of practice.

3. (used to introduce consequence)

a. so much that

Ángela se preocupa tanto que le dan ataques de pánico con frecuencia.

Angela worries so much that she has frequent panic attacks.

4. (used to indicate amount)

a. so much

Tengo tanto que hacer y no tengo ganas de hacer nada.

I've got so much to do and I feel like doing nothing.