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"How many" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuántos", and "where" is an adverb which is often translated as "dónde". Learn more about the difference between "how many" and "where" below.
how many(
hau
 
meh
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ni
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cuántos
How many days will you be out?¿Cuántos días vas a estar fuera?
How many pets do you have?¿Cuántas mascotas tienes?
a. cuanto
You pay depending on how many you choose.Pagas en base a cuantos escojas.
b. número de
There is a limit to how many times a cell can divide.Hay un límite al número de veces que una célula se puede dividir.
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where(
wehr
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. dónde
Where do you live?¿Dónde vives?
b. adónde
Where is this train headed?¿Adónde va este tren?
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. donde
This is the village where I spent my vacation.Este es el pueblo donde pasé las vacaciones.
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