The phrase "how much" in Spanish is most commonly translated as "cuánto" (pronounced kwahn-toh). It changes form depending on gender and number to match the noun it refers to:
- Cuánto (masculine singular)
- Cuánta (feminine singular)
- Cuántos (masculine plural)
- Cuántas (feminine plural)
To ask "how much is it?" in Spanish, common phrases include:
- ¿Cuánto es? (How much is it?)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? (How much does it cost?)
- ¿Cuánto vale? (How much is it worth?)
- ¿Cuánto te debo? (How much do I owe you?)
When asking about price, "cuánto" is used as an adverb, so it usually stays in the masculine singular form regardless of the noun's gender or number. However, when referring to quantity, it agrees in gender and number with the noun. For example:
- ¿Cuánto dinero tienes? (How much money do you have?) — masculine singular
- ¿Cuánta agua queda? (How much water is left?) — feminine singular
- ¿Cuántos libros hay? (How many books are there?) — masculine plural
- ¿Cuántas horas dura? (How many hours does it last?) — feminine plural
These are the basics of saying "how much" in Spanish for different contexts and questions about price or quantity.
