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"Much" is an adjective which is often translated as "mucho", and "a little" is a phrase which is often translated as "un poco". Learn more about the difference between "much" and "a little" below.
much(
muhch
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (a lot)
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).
a. mucho
I like this job much better than my last one.Este trabajo me gusta mucho más que el anterior.
3. (frequently)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a little(
uh
lih
-
duhl
)