Muy (en. Very)

/muj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
It is used to intensify an adjective or adverb.
The movie was very interesting.
La película fue muy interesante.
It is used to express a large amount or intensity.
I am very tired after work.
Estoy muy cansado después del trabajo.
Indicates a high degree of a characteristic.
She is very kind.
Ella es muy amable.

Etymology

From Latin 'māgnus', which means 'great'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very good
Indicates that something is in an optimal state or is satisfactory.
muy bien
very bad
Indicates that something is in a negative state or is unsatisfactory.
muy mal
very soon
Means that something will happen shortly.
muy pronto
very far
Indicates a great distance.
muy lejos
very often
Means that something occurs frequently.
muy a menudo

Related Words

a lot
Indicates a large amount of something.
mucha
much
Indicates a high degree or amount.
mucho

Slang Meanings

Very cool
This place is very cool.
Este lugar está muy cool.
Very awesome
The party was very awesome.
La fiesta fue muy chida.