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"Too much" is an adverb which is often translated as "demasiado", and "so much" is a phrase which is often translated as "tanto". Learn more about the difference between "too much" and "so much" below.
too much(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. demasiado
You have had too much to drink.Has bebido demasiado.
b. mucho
The baby is crying too much; I think he is hungry.El bebé llora mucho; creo que tiene hambre.
c. muchísimo
You have been studying too much. Take a break!Has estado estudiando muchísimo. ¡Toma un descanso!
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. un exceso de
Too much candy will make you sick.Un exceso de dulces te pondrá enfermo.
b. demasiado
That is too much food for two people.Esa es demasiada comida para dos personas.
c. mucho
You spend too much time playing videogames.Pasas mucho tiempo jugando videojuegos.
d. muchísimo
A three-course meal? That's too much for me.¿Una comida de tres platos? Me parece muchísimo.
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so much(
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muhch
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tanto
"I'm tired from dancing so much," said the bride."Estoy cansada de bailar tanto", dijo la novia.
a. muchísimo
My mom cooked so much food for the party.Mi mamá cocinó muchísima comida para la fiesta.
b. tanto
The CEO was under so much pressure that he decided to resign.El director estaba bajo tanta presión que decidió renunciar.
a. muchísimo
We ate so much at the buffet.Comimos muchísimo en el buffet.
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