quantity

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkwɒntɪti/ AmE /ˈkwaŋtəti/

noun en → es

1 AMOUNT [singular] A2

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

  • The company sells large quantities of paper.

    La empresa vende grandes cantidades de papel.

2 NUMBER [plural] B1

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

  • We need to order more quantities of this product.

    Necesitamos ordenar más cantidades de este producto.

3 MEASURE [singular] B2

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

  • The new law sets a standard quantity for water usage.

    La nueva ley establece una cantidad estándar para el uso de agua.

4 SIZE [singular] B2

the size or extent of something, especially when it is large

tamaño, magnitud

  • a quantity of sth

Collocations quantity size · large quantity size

  • The project requires a significant quantity of resources.

    El proyecto requiere una cantidad significativa de recursos.

5 AMOUNT [singular] B2

the amount or number of something that is needed, used, or produced

cantidad necesaria, requerida

  • a quantity of sth

Collocations quantity required · quantity needed

  • The factory produces a large quantity of goods.

    La fábrica produce una gran cantidad de productos.

6 STOCK [singular] B2

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

  • The store has a limited quantity of this item.

    La tienda tiene una cantidad limitada de este artículo.

7 AMOUNT [singular] C1

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

  • The recipe calls for a specific quantity of sugar.

    La receta llama para una cantidad específica de azúcar.

8 AMOUNT [singular] C1

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

  • The formula includes a specific quantity of each variable.

    La fórmula incluye una cantidad específica de cada variable.