Lexical entry

ムーチョ

muucho

A pre-noun form borrowed from Spanish meaning 'much/many' or 'large amount' in context.

Expressions & DiscoursePure GairaigoSource: Spanish

Meaning

Used as a borrowed form indicating high degree or quantity before a noun, similar to 'many' or 'much' in function.

Examples

Example Sentences

彼は別れ際に「ムーチョ・グラシアス」と明るく言った。

かれはわかれぎわに「ムーチョ・グラシアス」とあかるくいった。

He said 'Mucho gracias' cheerfully as he left.

generated example

アディオス

A casual goodbye borrowed from Spanish.

カカオ

A tropical tree that produces cacao beans.

サルサ

Salsa, especially the sauce or the dance style.

Evidence and Provenance