Cuanto (en. How much)
[kwan-to]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates a degree or quantity.
The more you study, the better you'll do.
Cuanto más estudies, mejor te irá.
Used to express a comparison.
You don't know how much I love you.
No sabes cuanto te quiero.
pronoun
Used to ask or express quantity.
How much does this book cost?
¿Cuanto cuesta este libro?
Used to refer to an indefinite quantity or degree.
The more time passes, the more I like it.
Cuanto más tiempo pasa, más me gusta.
Etymology
From Latin 'quantus', which means 'how much' or 'how many.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
as soon as possible
As soon as possible.
cuanto antes
as much as you want
To the extent desired.
cuanto quiera
the more, the better
The larger the quantity, the better the result will be.
cuanto más, mejor
Related Words
amount
Amount or sum of money.
cuantía
quantify
To determine or measure the quantity of something.
cuantificar
substantial
Which has a large quantity or value.
cuantioso
Slang Meanings
Expression used in the context of discounts or prices.
How much is the final price with the discount?
¿Cuanto es el precio final con el descuento?
Colloquial use to emphasize the quantity of something.
How much noise those kids make!
¡Cuanto ruido hacen esos niños!