“São tão” is an expression that can be translated to English as “are so” or “are very.”
The term “são” is the third person plural conjugation of the verb “ser,” which means “to be.”
“Tão” is an intensifier that means “so” or “very.”
When used together, “são tão” emphasizes the degree or intensity of a characteristic or quality.
For example, if someone says “Os bolinhos são tão deliciosos!” it translates to “The cakes are so delicious!”
The phrase “são tão” is commonly used in informal speech and is equivalent to “são muito” in other Portuguese variants.
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