la
feminine
/kantiˈðað/
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Translation
quantity, amount
Word origin
From Latin 'quantitas' ('greatness, amount'), from 'quantus' (how much). The same root gives English 'quantity'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- quantitas
- English cognates
- quantity
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcantidades
Examples
plaza.
There is a large amount of people in the square.
Anada .
Add a small amount of salt.
, calidad .
Quantity matters, but quality matters more.
.
She received a large quantity of gifts for her wedding.
.
I need a small amount of milk for the coffee.
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