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"Por mucho que" is a phrase which is often translated as "no matter how much", and "indicativo" is an adjective which is often translated as "indicative". Learn more about the difference between "por mucho que" and "indicativo" below.
por mucho que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. no matter how much
Por mucho que insistas, no me vas a convencer. Ya tengo otros planes.No matter how much you insist, you're not going to convince me. I've already made other plans.
b. however much
Por mucho que me guste la casa, no me la puedo permitir.However much I like that house, I can't afford it.
c. no matter how hard
Por mucho que me esfuerzo, no consigo contentar a mi padre.No matter how hard I try, I just can't please my father.
d. however hard
Por mucho que estudia, nunca saca buenas notas en matemáticas.However hard she works, she never gets good grades in math.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Por mucho que desees ser reina de Inglaterra, no se hará realidad.It doesn't matter how bad you want to be the Queen of England; it's not going to happen.
Por mucho que nos quejemos, nadie va a hacer nada al respecto.We can complain as much as we like, but no one is going to do anything about it.
indicativo, el indicativo(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. indicative
La caída de la cotización de las acciones es indicativa de la desconfianza que existe.The fall in stock prices is indicative of the current lack of confidence.
2. (grammar)
a. indicative
La frase "ella canta" está en el modo indicativo.The sentence "she sings" is in the indicative mood.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (grammar)
a. indicative
En español el indicativo me resulta mucho más fácil que el subjuntivo.I find the indicative much easier than the subjunctive in Spanish.
