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"Really" is an adverb which is often translated as "muy", and "extremely" is an adverb which is often translated as "sumamente". Learn more about the difference between "really" and "extremely" below.
really(
rih
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li
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (very)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
extremely(
ehk
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strim
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li
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (very)
a. sumamente
It is extremely fun to watch my puppies chase each other around the yard.Es sumamente divertido mirar a mis cachorros corretearse por el jardín.
b. extremadamente
It is extremely important that your child attends school daily.Es extremadamente importante que su hijo asista a la escuela todos los días.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He makes it look easy, but it's actually extremely difficult to make a goal from 30 meters away.Hace que parezca fácil, pero en realidad es dificilísimo meter un gol a 30 metros de distancia.
My aunt's baked eggplant is extremely delicious.La berenjena al horno de mi tía es riquísima.
