No. 2,601 in Spanish
cuantos
"Cuantos" means "how many" in English.
In a sentence
¿Cuántos libros tienes en tu colección?
How many books do you have in your collection?
The word 'cuántos' here is used as an interrogative adjective modifying the noun 'libros,' asking for the quantity of books.
Entiendo cuántos problemas has enfrentado.
I understand how many problems you have faced.
In this sentence, 'cuántos' functions similarly as an interrogative adjective, but it is used declaratively to express understanding of the quantity implied.
Me pregunto cuántos de ellos vendrán a la fiesta.
I wonder how many of them will come to the party.
Here, 'cuántos' is used in an indirect question structure, inquiring about the number of 'them' attending an event.
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