cantidad
/kantiˈdad/feminine
The English word amount can be translated into Spanish as cantidad, cuantía, monto or montante.
Meaning: quantity or volume (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cantidad | /kantiˈdad/ | feminine |
| cuantía | /kwanˈtia/ | feminine |
| monto | /ˈmonto/ | masculine |
| montante | /montante/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The word is used to refer to a quantity or volume. To say 'a large amount of [something]', use the common phrase una gran cantidad de.
Which one should you use?
cantidad is the most common and versatile word for 'amount' or 'quantity' in any context. monto is specifically used when referring to a sum of money or a total value. cuantía is a formal term often used in legal or administrative contexts to refer to the amount of a claim or a sum involved in a case.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cantidad is cantidades. The plural form of monto is montos.
How do you pronounce it?
/kantiˈdad/
Did you know?
- While cantidad refers to quantity, the word monto is derived from the verb montar, which means 'to mount' or 'to ride'.
- The term montante was historically used to describe the total amount of a bet in gambling games.
- In legal contexts, cuantía can determine which specific court has the jurisdiction to hear a case based on the monetary value involved.
Examples in context
- Este monto incluye impuestos.This amount includes tax.This sentence shows how to use monto to refer to a sum that includes tax.Tatoeba #1193355 by marcelostockle, translation #59922 by CK
- Es una cantidad considerable.It's a large amount.This sentence uses cantidad to describe a large amount.Tatoeba #2267428 by cueyayotl, translation #2267427 by _undertoad
- Cargo esta cantidad a su cuenta.I'm charging this amount to your bill.This sentence demonstrates using cantidad when charging an amount to an account.Tatoeba #2258861 by cueyayotl, translation #2258860 by _undertoad
- La cantidad es doscientos (200).The amount is two hundred (200).
- El total alcanza los mil (1,000).The total reaches one thousand (1,000).
- El coste de este proyecto es de cinco mil euros.The cost of this project is five thousand euros.
- El salario mensual es de novecientos dólares.The monthly salary is nine hundred dollars.
- Me costó una pasta esa entrada.That ticket cost me a fortune.
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are cooking together in the kitchen.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿qué cantidad de sal necesitamos?Alejandro, what amount of salt do we need?
- AlejandroSolo una cantidad pequeña, María.Only a small amount, María.
- MaríaParece que pusimos demasiada cantidad.It seems like we put too much of an amount.
- AlejandroTienes razón, vamos a añadir más agua.You are right, let's add more water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amount” translations and entries cantidad, cuantía, monto, montante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cantidad, cuantía, montante, monto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
