Usage Note
Kantidád is borrowed from Spanish cantidad and refers to an amount or quantity of something. In everyday speech the native word dami is more commonly used, while kantidad tends to appear in written or official documents such as purchase orders, inventories, and commercial contracts.
Examples
" Ano ang kantidad ng bigas? "
Natural Translation
What is the quantity of rice?
Literal Translation
What the quantity of-the rice?
" Isulat ang kantidád ng mga produktong ibinibili. "
Natural Translation
Write down the quantity of products being purchased.
Literal Translation
Write the quantity of-the products being-purchased.
" Bago lagdaan ang kontrata, tiyakin mong tama ang kantidad na nakasaad sa bawat order para walang aberya sa pagbabayad. "
Natural Translation
Before signing the contract, make sure the quantity stated in each order is correct so there are no problems with the payment.
Literal Translation
Before sign the contract, ensure you correct the quantity that stated in each order so none problem in payment.
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