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    Cuán (en. How)

    /kwan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Used to inquire about quantity or degree.
    How tall is the building?
    ¿Cuan alto es el edificio?
    Refers to the measure or comparison in a specific context.
    I didn't know how difficult the exam would be.
    No sabía cuan difícil sería el examen.
    Indicates the limit or point at which something is considered.
    How far you can go depends on your effort.
    Cuan lejos puedes llegar depende de tu esfuerzo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quán' implying measure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    How good is...?
    A question about the quality of something.
    ¿Cuan bueno es...?
    I don't know how difficult it is...
    Expression of uncertainty about difficulty.
    No sé cuan difícil es...
    How important is...
    A question about the relevance of a topic.
    Cuan importante es...

    Related Words

    substantial
    That has a large amount.
    cuantioso
    quantify
    To measure or determine the quantity of something.
    cuantificar
    quota
    Part or portion that is paid or owed.
    cuota

    Slang Meanings

    Said to refer to something considered of great importance.
    It's a topic of how important it is for people to know it.
    Es un tema de cuán importante que la gente lo sepa.
    Colloquial use to emphasize a point.
    How beautiful this place is, there is no other like it.
    Cuan bonito es este lugar, no hay otro igual.