cuántas
“cuántas” means “How many” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
How many
Also: How much
📝 In Action
¿Cuántas horas dormiste anoche?
A1How many hours did you sleep last night?
Necesito saber cuántas botellas quedan.
A2I need to know how many bottles are left.
¿Cuántas de estas pinturas son tuyas?
A2How many of these paintings are yours?
So many
Also: What a lot of
📝 In Action
¡Cuántas fotos tomaste en el viaje!
B1What a lot of photos you took on the trip!
¡Cuántas veces hemos intentado esto!
B2We have tried this so many times!
¡Cuántas sorpresas me diste!
B1You gave me so many surprises!
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Words that translate to "cuántas" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses 'cuántas'?
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Comes from the Latin word *quantum*, meaning 'how great' or 'how much.' Spanish adapted this core word to create four different forms (*cuánto, cuánta, cuántos, cuántas*) to ensure it always matches the gender and number of the noun being asked about.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cuántas' and 'cuantas'?
The accent mark is everything! 'Cuántas' (with accent) is the question or exclamation word ('How many?'). 'Cuantas' (without accent) means 'as many as' or 'all the ones that,' and is used to connect two parts of a statement, not ask a question.
When do I choose 'cuántas' over 'cuántos'?
You choose 'cuántas' when the noun you are counting is feminine and plural (like 'flores'). You choose 'cuántos' when the noun is masculine and plural (like 'coches'). They must always match.