muchísimo
“muchísimo” means “very much” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
very much, a whole lot
Also: greatly
📝 In Action
Me gusta muchísimo tu nuevo coche.
A2I like your new car very much (a whole lot).
Ella canta muchísimo mejor que yo.
B1She sings a whole lot better than I do.
Lo siento muchísimo, no fue mi intención.
B2I am terribly sorry, it wasn't my intention.
a huge amount of, tons of
Also: very many
📝 In Action
Tuvimos que leer muchísimos libros para el curso.
B1We had to read tons of books for the course.
Ella tiene muchísima paciencia con los niños.
B1She has a huge amount of patience with the children.
Hay muchísimas cosas que hacer antes de irnos.
B2There are very many things to do before we leave.
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'muchísimo' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Muchísimo' is the absolute superlative form of 'mucho' (much/many). It comes from the combination of 'mucho' and the Spanish superlative suffix '-ísimo,' which itself derives from the Latin suffix '-issimus,' used to form the highest degree of adjectives.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as a form of 'mucho')
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mucho' and 'muchísimo'?
'Muchísimo' is a very strong, amplified version of 'mucho.' Think of 'mucho' as 'a lot' and 'muchísimo' as 'a whole lot' or 'tons.' It adds extra emotional emphasis.
Does 'muchísimo' always have to change its ending?
Only when it's describing a person or thing (a noun). If you are using it to describe an action or a verb (like 'working a lot'), it always stays 'muchísimo' and never changes.