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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "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 "si" below.
me gusta mucho(
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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.
si(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).