Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quanto
Interrogative Pronoun
/ˈkwæntoʊ/
Definition
Quanto is a Portuguese word that translates to ‘how much’ or ‘how many’ in English, often used to ask about quantities or amounts.
Examples
- Quanto custa este livro? (How much does this book cost?)
- Quantas maçãs você quer? (How many apples do you want?)
- Eu não sei quanto eu tenho. (I don’t know how much I have.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘quanto’ is used to inquire about the numerical value or quantity of something, whether it’s in terms of money, countable objects, or degree.
Synonyms
- quanto mais (how much more)
- quão (how)
- quanta (how many – feminine form)