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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).
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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a little(
uh
 
lih
-
duhl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. un poco
I should have added a little salt to the stew.Debería haberle añadido un poco de sal al guisado.
a. un rato
Don't worry, your mom will be back in a little.No te preocupes, tu mamá regresará en un rato.
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