cantidad
amount
The Spanish word 'cantidad' is used in a similar context as 'amount' in English. It primarily refers to the total number or quantity of something. It can be used in a variety of sentences to denote quantity, for instance 'La cantidad de agua en la jarra'. This translates to 'The amount of water in the jug'.
Example sentences using: cantidad
¿Cuál es la cantidad de agua que debes tomar al día?
What is the amount of water you should drink per day?
This sentence is asking about the recommended quantity of water a person should drink each day.
La cantidad de libros en esta biblioteca me impresiona.
The number of books in this library impresses me.
This sentence is expressing the speaker's amazement at the large quantity or number of books in the library.
Me asusta la cantidad de tarea que tengo que hacer.
This phrase expresses the speaker's anxiety or fear due to the large amount of homework they have to complete.
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No puedo creer la cantidad de gente que vino al concierto.
I can't believe the amount of people who came to the concert.
This sentence expresses the speaker's surprise at the high number of people who attended the concert.
Hay una gran cantidad de comida en la mesa.
There's a large amount of food on the table.
This phrase is describing how much food there is on the table - a great or large amount.
Necesito saber la cantidad de estudiantes que asistirán al viaje.
I need to know the number of students who will attend the trip.
This statement is a request for information on the quantity or number of students that are planned to go on a trip.
¿Cantidad de manzanas tienes en esa bolsa?
How many apples do you have in that bag?
This question is asking for the specific quantity or number of apples the person has in their bag.
Falta una gran cantidad de papel para la impresora.
A large amount of paper for the printer is missing.
This sentence indicates that there is a significant quantity or amount of printer paper that is missing or needed.
Compré una cantidad de flores para la boda.
I bought a quantity of flowers for the wedding.
This statement implies that the speaker purchased a certain quantity or number of flowers for a wedding.
La cantidad de páginas en este libro me desanima.
The number of pages in this book discourages me.
This sentence expresses the speaker's discouragement or lack of motivation due to the high number of pages in the book.