Cuán (en. How)

/kwan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Expresses an inquiry about quantity or measurement.

How difficult is this exam?

¿Cuán difícil es este examen?

Used to emphasize the magnitude of a situation.

I can't believe how fast the plant grew.

No puedo creer cuán rápido creció la planta.

Serves to express a degree or extent.

How lucky I am to have friends like you.

Cuán afortunado soy de tener amigos como tú.

From Latin 'quam', which means 'how much' or 'how'.

how far

Indicates distance in terms of measurement.

cuán lejos

how important

Refers to the relevance or significance of something.

cuán importante

how often

Quantifies the frequency with which an event occurs.

cuán seguido

how much

Interrogative used to ask about quantity or price.

cuánto

what

Interrogative word used to request specific information.

qué

Used to compare the intensity of characteristics.

tan

Used in expressions to emphasize surprise.

How incredible that match was!

¡Cuán increíble fue ese partido!

Can be used in a colloquial context to intensify emotions.

I didn't know how happy this would make me.

No sabía cuán feliz me haría esto.