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mucho

MOOT-shoh

Mucho (adj) means a great deal of; a lot (used informally, borrowed from Spanish). Example: “That job takes mucho patience.”

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A great deal of; a lot (used informally, borrowed from Spanish).
"That job takes mucho patience."
"There's mucho work to do before the show opens."

How to use mucho

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA playful, Spanish-flavoured way of saying "very much" or "a lot," often used for emphasis in casual English.

When to use it

Informal and often used jokingly, as in "mucho gracias."

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish mucho ("much"), from Latin multus. Despite the similarity, it isn't historically related to the English word "much," which comes from a Germanic root.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for mucho

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mucho” mean?

The word “mucho” means a great deal of; a lot (used informally, borrowed from Spanish). In plain terms, a playful, Spanish-flavoured way of saying "very much" or "a lot," often used for emphasis in casual English.

How do you pronounce “mucho”?

“Mucho” is pronounced MOOT-shoh (/ˈmuːt͡ʃoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mucho” in a sentence?

Here is “mucho” used in a sentence: “That job takes mucho patience.”

What part of speech is “mucho”?

“Mucho” is an adjective.

Where does the word “mucho” come from?

The word “mucho” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish mucho ("much"), from Latin multus. Despite the similarity, it isn't historically related to the English word "much," which comes from a Germanic root.

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