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"Mucho" is an adjective which is often translated as "a lot of", and "inyección" is a noun which is often translated as "injection". Learn more about the difference between "mucho" and "inyección" 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).
la inyección(
een
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yehk
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. injection
La inyección de esteroides sin supervisión médica puede ser nociva para la salud.The injection of steroids without medical supervision can be harmful to your health.
2. (medicine)
a. injection
El médico me puso una inyección de penicilina y me recetó unas píldoras.The doctor gave me a penicillin injection and prescribed some pills for me.
b. shot (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Crees que necesito una inyección antitetánica?Do you think I need an anti-tetanus shot?
3. (increment)
4. (mechanics)
a. injection
Tendremos que reemplazar la manguera de inyección de combustible.We'll need to replace the fuel injection hose.
