How to Say ‘For how many people?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Para cuántas personas?
💬 Usage Tip: Important for determining dining space.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Large groups often need special seating arrangements.
Phrase Breakdown
Para
Cuántas
Personas?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Para
[PAH-rah]
For
Used to indicate the object, aim, or purpose of an action.
Para tener éxito, hay que estudiar.
To succeed, you must study.
cuántas
[KWAHN-tahs]
How many
Used to inquire about a quantity or number.
¿Cuántas sillas necesitas?
How many chairs do you need?
personas
[Pehr-SOH-nahs]
People
Refers to a group of individuals or persons.
Necesito saber cuántas personas van a asistir.
I need to know how many people will attend.
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