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cuánta

KWAN-tah/ˈkwanta/

how much

A young child holding an empty, clear pitcher, looking expectantly at a large blue water dispenser, expressing curiosity about the amount of water available.

📝 In Action

¿Cuánta leche necesitamos para el pastel?

A1

How much milk do we need for the cake?

¡Cuánta paciencia tiene esa profesora!

A2

How much patience that teacher has!

Dime cuánta energía te queda después de correr.

B1

Tell me how much energy you have left after running.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • Cuánta gente – How many people (Note: 'gente' is singular feminine)
  • Cuánta prisa – How much hurry/rush

how much

A baker holds a measuring cup over a large pile of white flour, while another person stands nearby, using a questioning gesture toward the flour, inquiring about the unknown quantity needed.

📝 In Action

Tengo harina, pero no sé cuánta.

A2

I have flour, but I don't know how much (I have).

Ella quiere más libertad. Pregúntale cuánta.

B1

She wants more freedom. Ask her how much.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cuánta" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cuánta

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the feminine singular form 'cuánta'?

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👥 Word Family▼
cuánto(how much (masculine singular)) — Adjective / Pronoun
cuántos(how many (masculine plural)) — Adjective / Pronoun
cuántas(how many (feminine plural)) — Adjective / Pronoun
cuanto(as much as (no accent)) — Adverb / Pronoun
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin 'quantus,' meaning 'how much' or 'how great.' The Spanish interrogative forms (those with the accent) have maintained this core meaning of asking about quantity.

First recorded: Medieval Latin period, evolving from the original Latin form.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: quantaPortuguese: quanta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'cuánta' and 'cuanta'?

'Cuánta' (with the accent mark) is used to ask a question (How much?) or express strong feeling (What amount!). 'Cuanta' (without the accent) is used in statements to mean 'as much as' or 'all the amount that.' For example: 'Cuanta libertad tienes, úsala' (Use all the freedom that you have).

Does 'cuánta' mean 'how many' or 'how much'?

It means 'how much' when referring to things you can't count individually (like water or patience). It can sometimes translate to 'how many' when used with a singular collective noun, like 'gente' (people), which is grammatically singular: '¿Cuánta gente hay?' (How many people are there?).