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"Many" is an adjective which is often translated as "muchos", and "much" is an adjective which is often translated as "mucho". Learn more about the difference between "many" and "much" below.
many(
meh
-
ni
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. muchos
There were many cakes to choose from.Había muchas tortas para elegir.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. muchos
Many died in the earthquake.Murieron muchos en el terremoto.
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much(
muhch
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. mucho (with uncountable nouns)
I don't have much money, but you can borrow a dollar.No tengo mucho dinero, pero te presto un dólar.
I have never eaten much sugar.Nunca he comido mucha azúcar.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. mucho
I like this job much better than my last one.Este trabajo me gusta mucho más que el anterior.
a. mucho
Do you come to this cafe to study much?¿Vienes mucho a este café a estudiar?
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. mucho
Much of what was left after the war was in poor condition.Mucho de lo que restó después de la guerra estaba en un estado pésimo.
b. mucha
I thought we wouldn't have enough food, but so much is left over.Pensé que no tendríamos suficiente comida, pero queda mucha.
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