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Muy Vs Mucho in Spanish

Muy Vs Mucho in Spanish

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Learn how to use Muy Vs Mucho in Spanish

When to use muy vs mucho in Spanish?. In the Spanish language “muy” is an adverb and always goes before adjectives and other adverbs, on the other hand, “mucho”, “mucha”, “muchos”, “muchas”, are adjectives and are placed before nouns, although there are some exceptions.
What is the difference between Muy and Mucho?
 I know that many of the students are hesitant to choose between:¿Marta es muy hermosa? or ¿Marta es mucho hermosa? (Marta is very beautiful?)¿Lucio es muy alto? or ¿Lucio es mucho alto? (Is Lucio very tall?)¿Pedro tiene muy dinero? or ¿Pedro tiene mucho dinero? (Does Pedro have a lot of money?)¿Matilde tiene muy qué estudiar? or ¿Matilde tiene mucho qué estudiar? (Does Matilde have a lot to study?)

What is the difference between Muy and Mucho in Spanish?

Knowing when to use “muy” vs “mucho” in Spanish generally confuses students, that is why in this article we will explain its uses. 

MUY

“Muy” is an adverb.“Muy” has no masculine or feminine form, nor does it have a singular or plural form. 

MUY + Adjective

We usually use an adjective well before it to increase or add intensity. Mi padre es muy alto – My father is very tallMi amiga es muy alta – My friend is very tallMis pantalones están muy sucios- My pants are very dirtyTus sobrinos son muy simpáticos – Your nephews are very niceEstamos muy cansados – We are very tiredSusi es una chica muy guapa. – Susi is a very pretty girl. Carlos es muy vago. – Carlos is very lazy.   
muy vs mucho in Spanish

MUY + Adverb

Many times we use MUY before an adverb Yo como muy despacio – I eat very slowlyTú hablas Español muy bien.- You speak Spanish very well.Ella se expresa muy bien – She expresses herself very wellMarta está muy sola – Marta is very lonelyVivo muy cerca del centro. – I live very near from the center. Hoy no estoy muy bien. – Today I am not very well.  

MUY + Participle

No me gusta la carne muy cocinada. – I don’t like overcooked meat. El Español es una lengua muy estudiada. – Spanish is a highly studied language.  Tip: We don’t use the word MUY alone. It needs to be with an adjective, participle or adverb. Example:¿Estás agotado? – Are you exhausted?____Spanish Translation: – Sí, mucho o estoy muy agotado English Translation – Yes, very much or I am very exhausted (we cannot say: sí, muy or estoy mucho agotado)_______Spanish Translation: – Sí, muy agotado English Translation: – Yes, very exhausted (you need to add the adjective even if it sounds repetitive)  

MUCHO

“Mucho” is:An adjective that refers to a noun.Also an adjective modifies (or describes) a noun.An adjective has to match in gender and number with the noun. 

There are 4 ways to write MUCHO:

 mucho  – masculine singularmucha – feminine singularmuchos –  masculine pluralmuchas –  feminine plural  

MUCHO + Noun

“Mucho” usually comes before a noun. Examples of mucho, mucha, muchos, muchas: Tengo mucho calor – I am very hotHace mucho frío – It is very coldHay mucha comida en el refrigerador – There is too much food in the refrigeratorElla tiene mucha energía – She has a lot of energyMi hijo tiene muchos uniformes – My son has many uniformsNecesito muchos platos para la fiesta – I need a lot of plates for the partyMi hija tiene muchas amigas – My daughter has many friendsHay muchas casas viejas en mi vecindario – There are many old houses in my neighborhoodJuana tiene mucho éxito. – Juana is very successful. Tengo muchos amigos. – I have many friends. Marcos tiene mucha hambre. – Marcos is very hungry. En esta habitación hay muchas sillas. – There are many chairs in this room.  

Verb + MUCHO

Sometimes MUCHO works as an adverb, in this case referring to the verb, to the action performed. Estoy muy satisfecho, he comido mucho – I am very satisfied, I have eaten a lotMi hijo está muy cansado porqué estudió mucho – My son is very tired because he studied a lotMi esposo trabaja mucho – My husband works a lot  

¿Se dice? ¿Mucho Trabajo o trabajo mucho?

The two forms are correct but they mean two different things.Tengo mucho trabajo – Mucho (adjective) Trabajo (noun)(I have many things to do in my workplace.) Trabajo mucho – Trabajo (verb) Mucho (adverb)( I spend a lot of time working.) 

Muchísimo

You can’t say MUY and MUCHO together. Yes, you can use an augmentative to emphasize that there is MÁS que mucho “Muchísimo”. Muchísimo – Esta mañana hace muchísimo calor. (This morning is very hot.)Muchísimos – Ese candidato necesita muchísimos votos para ganar. (That candidate needs lots of votes to win.)Muchísima – Tengo muchísima sed porque corrí mucho.(I am very thirsty because I ran a lot.)Muchísimas – Hubo muchísimas personas en la fiesta.(Lots of people at the party.)  

Expressions with MUCHO

“Mucho” can also be used in these expressions: Mucho gusto – Nice to meet you (after meeting someone)Muchas gracias – Thank you very much (to show appreciation) 

The opposite of MUCHO

The opposite of “mucho” is “poco” (a little). It also has to match in number and gender. Mucho – PocoMuchos – PocosMucha – PocaMuchas – Pocas

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