Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
tanto que
English translation:
to the extent that
Added to glossary by
CarolynB
Sep 11, 2004 13:57
19 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
tanto que
Portuguese to English
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Isso aparece com certa frequência, Por exemplo "O fulano é muito amigo meu, tanto que me convidou para trabalhar no banco" ou "Foi antes de eu sair, tanto que os caras queriam que fosse para lá". Essa é uma dúvida geral minha.
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| 5 +4 | to the extent that |
CarolynB
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| 5 +3 | so much so that |
Lumen (X)
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| 5 +1 | so much that |
skport
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| 5 +1 | in fact, he [even]...... |
Donna Sandin
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to the extent that
hoow does this sound?
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I guess that's a nice nice alternative to that setence. To others, it may not work though. You guys are great. Thanks for the help."
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so much so that
He is a very good friend. So much so that he found a place for me at the bank.
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Amy Duncan (X)
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skport
: This phrase would be understood perfectly by an English speaker, but is not 'correct' English
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Thanks for your input!
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judith ryan
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Thanks
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Donna Sandin
: I like this one, but I also have another suggestion
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Obrigada!
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in fact, he [even]......
Sometimes the "so much so" solutions don't sound right in the context. Very often you can put a semicolon at tne end of the statement and start the rest with "in fact, he...." and if you think more emphasis is needed, can add "even"
Fulano is a very good friend of mine; in fact, he even......
Instead of a semicolon, you can start a new sentence {In fact, he even...), which is a good idea if you already have too many lengthy sentences in English.
Fulano is a very good friend of mine; in fact, he even......
Instead of a semicolon, you can start a new sentence {In fact, he even...), which is a good idea if you already have too many lengthy sentences in English.
Peer comment(s):
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Lumen (X)
: Right you are!
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