Mucho: a lot, much
Pronunciation: MOO-choh (stress the capital letters)
Mucho means “a lot, much” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: a lot, much
- How to say it: MOO-choh
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “mucho” means and how to use it
Mucho means “a lot” or “much.” As an adverb it modifies a verb: trabajo mucho. As an adjective it agrees with a noun: mucha gente.
Examples with audio
- Trabajo mucho.I work a lot.
- Tengo mucho trabajo.I have a lot of work.
- Hay muchas personas en la tienda.There are many people in the store.
Usage tip
As an adjective, it agrees: mucho dinero, mucha agua, muchos libros, muchas flores. As an adverb, it never changes: me gusta mucho, not “me gusta muchas.” As an adjective in “muchas gracias,” it agrees with the noun gracias.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “a lot, much” in Spanish?
“a lot, much” in Spanish is “mucho.” It is pronounced MOO-choh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “mucho”?
Say MOO-choh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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