To ask about quantity in Spanish, we use the word “cuánto” and its different forms. Knowing how to use “cuánto” helps you ask questions about amounts or numbers.

How to Form Questions with "Cuánto"

“Cuánto” means “how much” or “how many.” Which one you use depends on if you're talking about one thing or more than one. Here’s how it breaks down:

1. Cuánto - Use this with singular masculine nouns.

   • Example: ¿Cuánto dinero necesitas? (How much money do you need?)

2. Cuánta - Use this with singular feminine nouns.

   • Example: ¿Cuánta agua bebes? (How much water do you drink?)

3. Cuántos - Use this with plural masculine nouns.

   • Example: ¿Cuántos libros tienes? (How many books do you have?)

4. Cuántas - Use this with plural feminine nouns.

   • Example: ¿Cuántas amigas tienes? (How many female friends do you have?)

Using "Cuánto" in Questions

Here are some tips for making questions with “cuánto”:

• Intonation: When you say the question, raise your voice at the end.

• Inverted Order: Usually, the verb goes before the subject in questions.

• Context Matters: Always pick the right form of “cuánto” based on the noun it’s with.

Example Questions

Here are some example questions using “cuánto”:

1. Singular Questions

   • ¿Cuánto tiempo tienes? (How much time do you have?)
   • ¿Cuánta leche hay? (How much milk is there?)

2. Plural Questions

   • ¿Cuántas horas trabajas? (How many hours do you work?)
   • ¿Cuántos coches hay en el parque? (How many cars are in the park?)

Practice Exercises

1. Translate these questions into Spanish:

   • How many teachers are there?
   • How much homework do we have?

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of “cuánto”:

   • ¿_________ días quedan hasta el examen?
   • ¿_________ frutas has comprado?

Knowing how to use “cuánto” helps you ask about quantity clearly. Practice often, and soon you'll feel sure about making questions about amounts and numbers!