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muu-ee
Muy (adv) means Very (used in Spanish loanwords or phrases within English text). Example: “He described the salsa as "muy caliente.”
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Very (used in Spanish loanwords or phrases within English text).
"He described the salsa as "muy caliente.""
How to use muy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Spanish word for "very," sometimes borrowed into English speech or writing for emphasis.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish muy, meaning "very."
Rhymes for muy
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What does “muy” mean?
The word “muy” means very (used in Spanish loanwords or phrases within English text). In plain terms, a Spanish word for "very," sometimes borrowed into English speech or writing for emphasis.
How do you pronounce “muy”?
“Muy” is pronounced muu-ee (/mʊi/ in IPA).
How do you use “muy” in a sentence?
Here is “muy” used in a sentence: “He described the salsa as "muy caliente.".”
What part of speech is “muy”?
“Muy” is an adverb.
Where does the word “muy” come from?
The word “muy” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish muy, meaning "very.".
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