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    Cuánto (en. How much)

    /ˈkwanto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Indicates the quantity of something.
    How much does this jacket cost?
    ¿Cuánto cuesta esta chaqueta?
    Used to express an undetermined quantity.
    I don't know how much time it will take.
    No sé cuánto tiempo tardaré.
    It is used in questions to request information about quantities.
    How much is there to eat?
    ¿Cuánto hay de comer?

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'quantus', which means 'how much' or 'what quantity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    How much does it cost?
    To ask about the price of something.
    ¿Cuánto vale?
    How much is there?
    To inquire about the quantity of something.
    ¿Cuánto hay?
    How much time?
    To ask about the duration of a time period.
    ¿Cuánto tiempo?
    How much more
    Indicates an increase in the quantity or degree of something.
    Cuánto más

    Related Words

    quantify
    To determine the amount of something.
    cuantificar
    substantial
    Having a large quantity or value.
    cuantioso
    amount
    Amount, especially of money.
    cuantía
    quantitative
    Relating to quantity or number.
    cuantitativo

    Slang Meanings

    Used to ask informally about the quantity of something.
    How much fun is there at this party?
    ¿Cuánto hay de diversión en esta fiesta?
    Colloquial use to refer to something in terms of quantity without being serious.
    And how much do you want? Let's see who can eat more.
    ¿Y cuánto quieres? Juguemos a ver quién puede comer más.