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"How much" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuánto", and "how many" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuántos". Learn more about the difference between "how much" and "how many" below.
how much(
hau
 
muhch
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cuánto
How much does it cost?¿Cuánto cuesta?
a. cuánto
How much do you know about nutrition?¿Cuánto sabes de nutrición?
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how many(
hau
 
meh
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ni
)
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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