quantity
BrE /ˈkwɒntɪti/ AmE /ˈkwaŋtəti/
noun en → es
the amount of something, especially a large or exact amount
cantidad, cantidad específica
- a quantity of sth
Collocations quantity of food · large quantity of water
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The company sells large quantities of paper.
La empresa vende grandes cantidades de papel.
the number or amount of something that is available, especially when it can be counted
número, cantidad contable
- quantities of sth
Collocations quantities of goods · small quantities of medicine
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We need to order more quantities of this product.
Necesitamos ordenar más cantidades de este producto.
the amount or number of something that is used as a standard measure
medida, unidad de medida
- a quantity of sth
Collocations quantity measurement · standard quantity
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The new law sets a standard quantity for water usage.
La nueva ley establece una cantidad estándar para el uso de agua.
the size or extent of something, especially when it is large
tamaño, magnitud
- a quantity of sth
Collocations quantity size · large quantity size
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The project requires a significant quantity of resources.
El proyecto requiere una cantidad significativa de recursos.
the amount or number of something that is needed, used, or produced
cantidad necesaria, requerida
- a quantity of sth
Collocations quantity required · quantity needed
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The factory produces a large quantity of goods.
La fábrica produce una gran cantidad de productos.
the amount or number of something that is kept in stock or available for sale
existencia, inventario
- a quantity of sth
Collocations quantity on hand · quantity in stock
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The store has a limited quantity of this item.
La tienda tiene una cantidad limitada de este artículo.
the amount or number of something that is used in a recipe, formula, etc.
cantidad en recetas, fórmulas
- a quantity of sth
Collocations quantity in a recipe · quantity in a formula
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The recipe calls for a specific quantity of sugar.
La receta llama para una cantidad específica de azúcar.
the amount or number of something that is used in a calculation, formula, etc.
cantidad en cálculos, fórmulas
- a quantity of sth
Collocations quantity in a calculation · quantity in an equation
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The formula includes a specific quantity of each variable.
La fórmula incluye una cantidad específica de cada variable.