um tanto — meaning in English

English meaning

• rather adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
• somewhat adverb To a limited or moderate degree; not completely.

Senses

um tanto is used for these senses in English:

• rather (degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
• somewhat To a limited extent or degree; not completely.

rather — full definition

1. adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
2. adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
3. adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.

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