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quanto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  • how adv By what means, method, or manner.
  • what det Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.

Senses

quanto is used for these senses in English:

  • as (formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
  • as (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
  • as (unit of weight) A libra.
  • how (interrogative) To what degree or extent.
  • how many what number
  • how much (interrogative) What amount or quantity (of something stated or implied).
  • what (exclamative) Used to form exclamations indicating that something is remarkable, in either a good or bad way.

as — full definition

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
  3. prep In the role or function of.
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

how — full definition

  1. adv By what means, method, or manner.
  2. adv To what extent or degree.
  3. adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
  4. conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
  5. intj Used to ask someone to repeat what they said, or as a greeting stereotypically attributed to Native American speech in old films and fiction.

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