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"Cantidad" is a noun which is often translated as "amount", and "calidad" is a noun which is often translated as "quality". Learn more about the difference between "cantidad" and "calidad" below.
la cantidad(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (portion)
a. number (only with countable nouns)
Vimos una cantidad sorprendente de patos ayer que fuimos al lago.We saw a surprising number of ducks yesterday when we went to the lake.
a. ton
Hubo cantidad de gente en el centro el domingo.There were a ton of people downtown on Sunday.
5. (commerce)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
6. (colloquial) (lots)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
la calidad(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (position)
a. status
En su calidad como presidente de la junta directiva por fin encontró el respeto que añoraba.He finally found the respect he longed for from his status as president of the board of directors.
