Meaning
how much, how many
In a sentence
Quanto latte vuoi nel caffè?
How much milk do you want in your coffee?
Non so quante persone arrivano stasera.
I don't know how many people are arriving tonight.
Quanti libri hai a casa?
How many books do you have at home?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| quanto | masculine · singular |
| quanta | feminine · singular |
| quanti | masculine · plural |
| quante | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'quanto' for countable/uncountable quantities; 'quanti' for plural countable only (e.g., 'quanti libri?').
- In questions, 'quanto' often pairs with 'è' or 'sono' (e.g., 'Quanto è?'). Avoid omitting the verb.
- 'Quanto' can mean 'as much as' in comparisons (e.g., 'Mangio quanto te'). Don't confuse with 'come'.