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muy

muu-ee
adv
1
Very (used in Spanish loanwords or phrases within English text).
"He described the salsa as "muy caliente.""

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In plain EnglishA Spanish word for "very," sometimes borrowed into English speech or writing for emphasis.

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He described the salsa as "_____ caliente."

Etymology

Borrowed directly from Spanish muy, meaning "very."

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