What does contanto in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word contanto in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use contanto in Portuguese.

The word contanto in Portuguese means if, contanto que, contanto que, desde que, contanto que, desde que, desde que, contanto que, contanto que. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word contanto

if

advérbio (na condição de, desde que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

contanto que

expression (providing that)

(locução conjuntiva: Duas ou mais palavras com função conjuntiva. Ex. visto que; à medida que; etc.)
Eu estou feliz, contanto que o sol sempre volte a aparecer.
I am happy, as long as the sun always comes back around.

contanto que, desde que

conjunction (providing that) (sob a condição de que)

(locução conjuntiva: Duas ou mais palavras com função conjuntiva. Ex. visto que; à medida que; etc.)
I'll lend you £500, on condition that you pay me back by Monday.

contanto que, desde que

conjunction (providing that, as long as) (sob a condição de que)

(locução conjuntiva: Duas ou mais palavras com função conjuntiva. Ex. visto que; à medida que; etc.)
You can buy this house on the condition that you sell yours first.

desde que

conjunction (on condition that)

(locução conjuntiva: Duas ou mais palavras com função conjuntiva. Ex. visto que; à medida que; etc.)
Eu vou visitar você amanhã, desde que não chova.
I will come to visit you tomorrow, provided it doesn't rain.

contanto que

conjunction (on condition that)

(locução conjuntiva: Duas ou mais palavras com função conjuntiva. Ex. visto que; à medida que; etc.)
Você pode ir ao baile, Cinderela, contanto que esteja de volta à meia-noite.
You may go to the ball, Cinderella, providing you are back by midnight.

contanto que

conjunction (as long as)

(locução conjuntiva: Duas ou mais palavras com função conjuntiva. Ex. visto que; à medida que; etc.)
We will refund your money providing that you return the product to us.

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