Muchísima (en. Very much)

[mu.t͡ʃi.'si.ma]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Superlative form of 'much', expressing a great degree or quantity.
You have very much responsibility at your job.
Tienes muchísima responsabilidad en tu trabajo.
Used to emphasize something positive or negative to a great extent.
That movie is very much better than the previous one.
Esa película es muchísima mejor que la anterior.
Can refer to an excessive number or a high degree of something.
I like very many things about the city.
Me gustan muchísimas cosas de la ciudad.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'multus', meaning 'much', intensified by the suffix '-ísimo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very much joy
Expresses a high degree of happiness.
muchísima alegría
very many people
Refers to a large number of people.
muchísima gente
very much food
Indicates an excess of food.
muchísima comida

Related Words

much
Indicates a large quantity or degree.
mucho
very much
Superlative degree of 'much'.
muchísima
little
Indicates a small amount.
poco

Slang Meanings

Used to express amazement or surprise at a large quantity.
There are very many people here!
¡Hay muchísima gente aquí!
Expresses a comedic or ironic tone about an excess.
You had very much homework, it felt like the end of the world!
Tenías muchísima tarea, ¡parecía el fin del mundo!