Contados (en. Few)

/konˈtaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That which can be counted, that is scarce.

The number of seats in the theater is counted.

La cantidad de asientos en el teatro es contada.

That which happens or occurs on few occasions.

The counted opportunities to travel are highly valued.

Las oportunidades contadas para viajar son muy apreciadas.

Refers to something specific and limited.

You have counted days to enroll in the course.

Tienes contados días para inscribirte en el curso.

From the verb contar, which comes from the Latin 'computare'.

two counted

refers to there being only two of something

dos contados

counted and select

indicates that something is exclusive and limited to a specific group

contados y selectos

to count

to say the quantity of something

contar

number

quantity that can be expressed quantitatively

número

scarce

that is not abundant or that is limited

escaso

It is used to describe someone with few friends.

That guy has counted friends.

Ese chico tiene contados amigos.

It refers to limited financial resources.

This month I have counted bills.

En este mes tengo contados billetes.