tanta
“tanta” means “so much” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
so much, as much
Also: that much
📝 In Action
Nunca había visto tanta nieve en la ciudad.
A1I had never seen so much snow in the city.
No tengo tanta paciencia como mi hermana.
A2I don't have as much patience as my sister.
¿Por qué comes tanta pizza?
A1Why are you eating so much pizza?
so much
Also: that much
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Necesitamos harina para el pastel, pero no tanta.
B1We need flour for the cake, but not that much.
Ella tiene dos casas. Yo no quiero tanta.
B2She has two houses. I don't want that many.
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Which sentence uses 'tanta' correctly?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin 'tantus,' which meant 'of such a size' or 'so great.' It entered Spanish as a way to express comparison or excessive quantity.
First recorded: Pre-10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether to use 'tanto' or 'tanta'?
The rule is simple: look at the noun that comes after it. If the noun is feminine (like 'vida', 'ropa', 'suerte'), use 'tanta'. If the noun is masculine (like 'tiempo', 'dinero', 'esfuerzo'), use 'tanto'.
Does 'tanta' mean 'so much' or 'so many'?
'Tanta' means 'so much' because it is singular. The plural form, 'tantas', means 'so many' (e.g., 'Tengo tantas amigas' - I have so many friends).