Kuwenta

calculation; account; count; computationnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

Calculation, account, count, or computation; the act of calculating an amount, total, value, or result. It can also refer to an account or the value/importance of something depending on context.

Pronunciation

koo-WEN-tah

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from Spanish “cuenta”. It can be used for counting, calculating, or referring to an account/computation.

Variants or conjugations

kwinta; calculate; account; compute; count; rough estimate; calculation; counting

Related words and expressions

counting; calculation; number; amount due; value; list; mathematics

Meaning and usage notes

For mathematical calculation or account, kuwenta/kwinta fits well. Kalkulasyon sounds more technical or school-like. Ihap focuses more on counting items.