quanto — meaning in English
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English meaning
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
- conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- conj Because; since (giving a reason).
- prep In the role or function of.
- adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
how — full definition
- adv By what means, method, or manner.
- adv To what extent or degree.
- adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
- conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
- 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.