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    Quanto (en. How much)

    /kwanto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Term used in mathematics and sciences to refer to a quantitative value.
    The quanto of energy in the system is measured in joules.
    El quanto de energía en el sistema es medido en joules.
    Expression used in finance to refer to a measure or financial index.
    The quanto of risk is crucial for evaluating the investment.
    El quanto de riesgo es crucial para evaluar la inversión.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'quantum', which means 'how much' or 'what quantity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    how much more
    indicates an increase compared to something.
    cuánto más
    how much does it cost
    asks for the price of an object.
    cuánto cuesta
    how much time
    indicates a question about duration.
    cuánto tiempo

    Related Words

    quantitative
    that refers to a numerical amount or measure.
    cuantitativo
    quantification
    the process of measuring the amount of something.
    cuantificación

    Slang Meanings

    In some regions, it is used colloquially to refer to a large quantity.
    There was a quanto of people at the party yesterday.
    Ayer había quanto de gente en la fiesta.
    Also used to express an exaggeration regarding something.
    You don't know how much I like that song.
    No sabes quanto me gusta esa canción.