Spanish Conversation · Level 4
87 words
Spanish word
mucho
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmutʃo/
Meaning
- adverba lot, much
Example
Estudio mucho para el examen.
For the exam, I study a lot.
More examples
Trabajo mucho para mantener a mi familia.
I work a lot to support my family.
Core concept
Great degree or intensity.
Common phrases
me gusta mucho
like it a lot
trabajar mucho
work a lot
comer mucho
eat a lot
Similar words
muchísimo: Conveys an extremely great amount or intensity.
demasiado: Signals an amount that is too much and therefore problematic.
bastante: Indicates a considerable amount, enough to be noteworthy.
tanto: Signals a large amount or degree, often emphasizing magnitude.
Definition in Spanish
Indica una cantidad grande o una frecuencia elevada; como adverbio cuantifica cuánto ocurre una acción.
Word origin
Derived from Latin multum/multus, Spanish mucho preserves the original sense and functions as the adverb for a great amount or intensity.
Usage tips
- Unlike English 'much', which often appears in negatives and questions, Spanish mucho is common in affirmative sentences (Te quiero mucho; Trabajo mucho).