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Portuguese
Etymology
From Old Galician-Portuguese quan, from Latin quam.
Pronunciation
Adverb
quão (not comparable)
- how (to what degree)
- quão grande ― how big
Usage notes
Preposition
quão
- as (to the same extent or degree that)
- Synonym: quanto
Ela é tão bonita quão inteligente.- She is as beautiful as she is smart.