mucho
Mucho (adj) means a great deal of; a lot (used informally, borrowed from Spanish). Example: “That job takes mucho patience.”
How to use mucho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA playful, Spanish-flavoured way of saying "very much" or "a lot," often used for emphasis in casual English.
Informal and often used jokingly, as in "mucho gracias."
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That job takes _____ patience.
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.
Rhymes for mucho
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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.