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"Mucha" is a form of "mucho", an adjective which is often translated as "a lot of". "De edad" is a phrase which is often translated as "of age". Learn more about the difference between "mucha" and "de edad" below.
mucho(
moo
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choh
)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).
de edad(
deh
eh
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dahd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (formal) (used to express someone's age)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. of age (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
La cantante murió hoy a los 75 años de edad, tras cuatro décadas de exitosa carrera musical.The singer died today at 75 years of age, after a successful career in music that spanned four decades.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A los 25 años de edad, el pintor ya tenía en su haber varias obras maestras.At the age of 25, the painter already had several masterpieces to his credit.
La sospechosa tiene 50 años de edad y presenta una cicatriz en la mejilla derecha.The suspect is 50 years old and has a scar on her right cheek.
a. aged
Solo personas de edad igual o superior a los 18 años pueden tomar parte en el concurso.Only those aged 18 or above can enter the competition.
b. years
En la entrada de la residencia, un hombre de edad avanzada nos saludó levantando el sombrero.At the nursing home entrance, a man of advanced years greated us raising his hat.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Se nos acercó una mujer de edad madura y curvas sinuosas.A middle-aged woman with sinuous curves approached us.
Mi prima murió a los 35 años, dejando a dos niños de edad escasa.My cousin died when she was 35, leaving two young children behind.
a. age
Como tú bien sabes, para enamorarse, no hay límite de edad.As you well know, there is no age limit to fall in love.
