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"Más" is a form of "más", an adverb which is often translated as "more". "Me gusta mucho" is a phrase which is often translated as "I like...very much". Learn more about the difference between "me gusta mucho" and "más" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I like...very much
Me gusta mucho el perfume que llevas.I like the perfume you're wearing very much.
b. I like it very much
¿Qué te parece el cuadro? - Me gusta mucho.What do you think of the picture? - I like it very much.
d. I really like it
Tu vestido es precioso; me gusta mucho.Your dress is gorgeous; I really like it.
a. I like...a lot
Me gusta mucho tu primo. ¿Cómo se llama?I like your cousin a lot. What's his name?
b. I like him a lot
¿Qué te parece Eduardo? - Me gusta mucho; ¿crees que yo le guste?What do you think of Eduardo? - I like him a lot; do you think he likes me?
c. I like her a lot
Mi suegra es una mujer muy simpática; me gusta mucho.My mother-in-law is a very nice woman; I like her a lot.
e. I really like him
Roberto es muy atractivo. Quiero conseguir su número porque me gusta mucho.Roberto is very attractive. I want to get his phone number because I really like him.
f. I really like her
¿Conoces a Susana? Me gusta mucho: es muy trabajadora y confiable.Do you know Susana? I really like her - she's very hard-working and reliable.
más(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. more (with adjective)
Es más guapo que su hermano.He is more handsome than his brother.
Es mucho más simpática cuando la conoces bien.She is much nicer when you get to know her.
b. more (with verb)
No te preocupes más. Yo me encargaré de todo.Don't worry any more. I'll take care of everything.
¿Quieres más?Would you like some more?
d. more (after a noun)
Necesito dos huevos más para la receta.I need two more eggs for the recipe.
Solo me voy a comer un chocolate más.I'm only going to eat one more chocolate.
a. most (with adjective)
Quiero el teléfono más caro de la tienda.I want the most expensive telephone in the shop.
b. most (with verb)
Es la que más trabaja de la empresa.She is the one who works the most at the company.
3. (intensity)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Qué chico más listo!¡What a clever guy!
¿Conoces a Pablo? ¡Es más guapo!Do you know Pablo? He's so good looking!
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
4. (addition)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
