Translation of Spanish word "cuánto" to English
cuánto
/ˈkwan.to/
Meaning
determinerWhat amount or quantity (of something stated or implied).
How to use
Cuánto ('how much / how many') agrees in gender and number with the noun it accompanies: cuánto, cuánta, cuántos, cuántas.
🇬🇧 English
how much
Example
¿Cuánto tiempo necesitas para terminar?
How much time do you need to finish?
¿Cuánto (queso) queda en el frigorífico? - Esto es lo que nos queda.
How much (cheese) is left in the refrigerator? - This is what we have left.
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Common phrases
- ¿cuánto cuesta?— how much does it cost?
- unos cuantos— a few / several
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What does the Spanish word "cuánto" mean?▼
The Spanish word "cuánto" means "how much" in English.
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