Making the decision to move abroad is a big step. When explaining such a complex choice, you often state your plan and then deliver the final, undeniable reason that sealed the deal.
The Decisive Reason: Tanto mais que
In Portuguese, you can introduce this "final push" to your argument using the causal-additive connector tanto mais que ("especially since" or "all the more because").
| especially since | tanto mais que |
Because it adds a strong, factual reason to reinforce your statement, tanto mais que is always followed by the indicative mood.
| I am going to emigrate, especially since unemployment here is huge. | Vou emigrar, tanto mais que o desemprego aqui é enorme. |
| The remuneration is enticing, especially since the rent there is cheap. | A remuneração é aliciante, tanto mais que a renda lá é barata. |
Notice how the second clause doesn't just give a reason—it gives an extra compelling reason that makes the first clause undeniably true or logical. It is perfect for discussing the benefits of a new country, like a promising destination or an easy adaptation.
| The project is enticing, especially since the adaptation is going to be fast. | O projeto é aliciante, tanto mais que a adaptação vai ser rápida. |
| He desires a stable career, especially since the destination is promising. | Ele deseja uma carreira estável, tanto mais que o destino é promissor. |
| Integration is going to be easy, especially since I have already gotten used to the language. | A integração vai ser fácil, tanto mais que já me tenho habituado ao idioma. |
Overriding Doubts
You can also use tanto mais que to validate someone's doubts, or to explain exactly why they should push past them.
| I understand your hesitation, especially since the language is very complex. | Compreendo a tua hesitação, tanto mais que o idioma é muito complexo. |
| You must overcome the hesitation, especially since the remuneration is great. | Deves superar a hesitação, tanto mais que a remuneração é ótima. |