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muito

[ˈmwĩ.tu]
adjective/adverb/pronounmasculine (when used as adjective)pl: muitos (masculine), muitas (feminine)
much, many, very, a lot
1. a large quantity of something; in great amount
There is much water in the lake.
Há muita água no lago.
2. a large number of people or things
Many people attended the event.
Muitas pessoas compareceram ao evento.
3. to a great degree; greatly; extremely (when used as adverb)
This food is very delicious.
Esta comida é muito deliciosa.
4. for a long time
I waited very long for you.
Esperei muito tempo por você.
NYC Slang
hella, mad, crazy (as intensifier)
Synonyms
bastanteabundantenumerosoconsideravelmenteextremamente
Antonyms
pouconenhumraro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
muito
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
muito
Standard usage, sometimes pronounced with relaxed vowels
São Paulo
muito
Standard usage
Portugal
muito
Standard usage with distinct European Portuguese pronunciation

Related Idioms & Phrases

muito obrigado - thank you very much
muito prazer - pleased to meet you
de muito em muito tempo - once in a very long time
muito bem - very well, alright
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