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"Same" is an adjective which is often translated as "mismo", and "very" is an adverb which is often translated as "muy". Learn more about the difference between "same" and "very" below.
same(
seym
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (identical)
a. mismo
The same bartender is always here whenever I come in.El mismo barman siempre está aquí cuando entro.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
b. la misma (feminine)
The office hasn't been the same since you left.La oficina no ha sido la misma desde que te fuiste.
a. mismo (masculine)
It's the manager's responsibility to oversee the installation of the equipment and performance of same.Es la responsabilidad del gerente de supervisar la instalación del equipo y el rendimiento del mismo.
b. misma (feminine)
You were charged for the transport of the merchandise and delivery of same.Se te cobró por el transporte de la mercancía y la entrega de la misma.
very(
veh
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ri
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (extremely)
2. (absolutely)
a. muy
We'll have it ready at the very earliest on Friday.Lo tendremos preparado como muy pronto el viernes.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
5. (absolute)
a. justo
You will find it at the very end of the corridor.Lo encontrarás justo al final del pasillo.
b. mero (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
It's in the very middle of nowhere.Está en el mero centro de ninguna parte.
