Adverb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Muy: very
muy
Pronunciation: mwee (stress the capital letters)
Muy means “very” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: very
- How to say it: mwee
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “muy” means and how to use it
Muy means “very.” It goes before adjectives and adverbs but not before verbs.
Examples with audio
- Estoy muy cansado.I am very tired.
- La clase es muy interesante.The class is very interesting.
- Habla muy rápido.He talks very fast.
Usage tip
Use muy with adjectives and adverbs (muy bonito, muy bien), and “mucho” with verbs and nouns (trabajo mucho, mucha agua). Never say “muy mucho.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “very” in Spanish?
“very” in Spanish is “muy.” It is pronounced mwee, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “muy”?
Say mwee. 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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