Portuguese Word · Intermediate
tanto
an unspecified or irrelevant amount of something
Pronunciation: /ˈtɐ̃.tu/
Meaning
an unspecified or irrelevant amount of something
Example
Comi um tanto de torta.
I ate a bit of pie.
Practice tips
- Practice tanto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.