muy
“muy” means “very” in Spanish (general intensifier).
very
Also: really, so
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El café está muy caliente.
A1The coffee is very hot.
Ella corre muy rápido.
A1She runs very fast.
Estoy muy bien, gracias.
A1I'm very well, thank you.
Es una película muy interesante.
A2It's a very interesting movie.
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Which sentence correctly says 'The house is very big'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'multum', which means 'much'. Over centuries, it shortened and changed its sound to become the 'muy' we use today.
First recorded: Around the 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'muy' ever change its ending, like to 'muya' or 'muyos'?
Nope! 'Muy' is always just 'muy'. It never changes for gender or number, which makes it one of the easiest words to use correctly in Spanish.
Can I say 'muy mucho'?
Generally, no. Saying 'muy mucho' is incorrect in standard Spanish. If you want to say 'very much', you should use 'muchísimo'. For example, 'Te quiero muchísimo' (I love you very much).
What's the difference between 'muy' and 'tan'?
'Muy' simply means 'very' (e.g., 'es muy alto' - he is very tall). 'Tan' means 'so' or 'as' and is used for comparisons (e.g., 'es tan alto como su padre' - he is as tall as his father) or to show a result (e.g., 'estaba tan cansado que se durmió' - he was so tired that he fell asleep).