/ˈkwanto/

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Translation

how much, how many

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Word origin

From Latin quantus ('how great, how much'). The same root gives English 'quantity' and 'quantum'.

Origin
Latin
Root
quantus
English cognates
quantity, quantum

Examples

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How much does this coat cost?

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I do not know how much time we have left.

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How old are you?

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The sooner you start, the sooner you will finish.

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How much does this suitcase weigh? It seems too heavy.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 3: cuánto, cuenta, minuto and 7 more words.