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    Cantidades (en. Quantities)

    /kan.tiˈðaðes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Measurement or number of elements that represent a portion of a whole.
    In sales promotions, limited quantities of products are offered.
    En las promociones de ventas, se ofrecen cantidades limitadas de productos.
    Extension or size of something.
    The quantities of matter in the experiment were precise.
    Las cantidades de materia en el experimento fueron precisas.
    Number that describes or measures something.
    The research requires large amounts of data.
    La investigación requiere grandes cantidades de datos.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'quantitas', which means 'amount' or 'quantity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in large quantities
    in large amounts.
    a grandes cantidades
    huge amounts
    very large quantities.
    cantidades ingentes
    in appropriate quantities
    in the amount that is considered sufficient.
    en cantidades adecuadas

    Related Words

    amount
    Portion or specific number of something.
    cantidad
    quantity
    Measure or quantity of something, especially in terms of money.
    cuantía
    measure
    Quantity or portion that is obtained when measuring.
    medida

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a large amount, often in informal contexts.
    That party had lots of people.
    Esa fiesta tenía cantidades de gente.
    Refers to a quantity that is noteworthy or excessive.
    The savings he made are astronomical amounts.
    El ahorro que hizo es de cantidades astronómicas.