cuanto
as soon as · the more · how much
Palabra que se usa para preguntar o expresar cantidad o número de algo.
The Spanish word "cuánto" means "how much" or "how many" in English. It is used to ask about quantity or amount. For example:
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? – How much does it cost?
- ¿Cuántos hermanos tienes? – How many siblings do you have?
"Cuánto" changes form depending on gender (cuánto/cuánta) and number (cuántos/cuántas) to agree with the noun it modifies.
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Examples
Te avisaré en cuanto llegue.adverb
I will let you know as soon as I arrive.
Saldré cuanto antes.adverb
I will leave as soon as possible.
Cuanto más estudio, mejor entiendo todo.adverb
The more I study, the better I understand everything.
Necesito saber cuánto dinero tienes.adjective
I need to know how much money you have.
¿Cuánto azúcar pones en el café?adjective
How much sugar do you put in the coffee?
Cocino la cena en cuanto puedo.adverb
I cook dinner as soon as I can.
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