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“amount” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsomonto · cuantía · importe · montante

Pronunciation

IPA/kantiˈðað/

Example

¿Qué cantidad de agua debo beber?

How much water should I drink?

Illustration for cantidad (amount)

How to say “amount” in Spanish

“Amount” in Spanish is cantidad.

A single quantity indicating the size, number, or extent of something.

Full entry for cantidad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cantidad

Hay una gran cantidad de gente en la plaza.

There is a large quantity of people in the square.

Tips for using cantidad

  • The word cantidad favors measured amounts or magnitudes rather than the vague mucho, and when a precise count is intended speakers often prefer número or a numeral.

Other Spanish words for “amount”

masculine nounamount

Necesito saber el monto exacto.

I need to know the exact amount.

La cuantía del préstamo es alta.

The amount of the loan is high.

¿Cuál es el importe de la compra?

What is the amount of the purchase?

Pagué el montante con tarjeta.

I paid the amount with a card.

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