Also means
substantial
Usage Note
Cuantioso describes quantities or amounts that are large or considerable — it collocates strongly with money, losses, and resources: una cuantiosa suma, daños cuantiosos. It does not describe physical size (use grande or enorme for that). The feminine is cuantiosa.
Examples
"El robo causó pérdidas cuantiosas al banco."
Natural Translation
The robbery caused substantial losses to the bank.

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