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"Mucha" is a form of "mucho", an adjective which is often translated as "a lot of". "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 "mucha" 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.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. much (used with uncountable nouns)
¿Hay mucho desempleo en esa área?Is there much unemployment in that area?
c. many (used with plural nouns)
No hay muchas habitaciones en este hotel.There aren't many rooms in this hotel.
2. (in excess)
a. too much (used with uncountable nouns)
Es mucha responsabilidad para un niño tan joven.It's too much responsibility for such a young child.
b. too many (used with plural nouns)
Me diste muchas naranjas; solo quiero unas pocas.You gave me too many oranges; I only want a few.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
b. much (replaces an uncountable noun)
¿Quieres que compre queso? - Sí, no queda mucho.Do you want me to buy cheese. - Yes, there isn't much left.
c. many (replaces a plural noun)
¿Todavía hay flores en el jardín? - Sí, muchas sobrevivieron la sequía.Are there still flowers in the garden? - Yes, many survived the drought.
d. plenty
¿Quieres llevarte algunas manzanas? Tenemos muchas.Would you like to take some apples with you? We have plenty.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
