How do you use MAS?
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How do you use MAS?
Key Takeaways
- Más is usually used as an adverb to mean “more” or “most.”
- Más can also be used as an adjective or pronoun meaning “more.”
- Más and mas are not the same word; the latter is a literary word meaning “but.”
Is Muy bueno correct?
The reason there’s often confusion about which of these above words is appropriate is that they can both translate into English as “good”. For example: ¡Muy bien! The two words are actually different types of words: ‘bien’ is an ADVERB, while ‘bueno/buena/buenos/buenas’ are all ADJECTIVES.
What is the difference between muy and demasiado?
In many questions, “muy” is translated as “too”. But a lot of users, including native Spanish speakers, are questioning this translation and suggesting “demasiado” as more appropriate.
Does the word MAS in Spanish have an accent?
See how in all the examples above, mas has no written accent and can be translated as but/however/nevertheless – it is a conjunction joining two parts of a sentence that are in opposition.
How do you reply to muy bien?
would be bien (fine) or even ¡muy bien! (great!). Other less positive replies could be vaya (so-so), regular (not bad), vamos tirando (getting by).
What does MAS without accent mean?
votes. Welcome to the forum, Phil. To my knowledge, “más” meaning “more” always has an accent. Written without an accent, it would translate “but”.
What is the meaning of the Spanish word mas?
Más is Spanish for “more,” ultimately from the Latin magnus, or “great.” Think magnitude. Together, then, no más means “no more”, as in no más tacos, por favor.
What is no bueno?
No bueno is a Spanish phrase that means “no good” or “not good.” However, while this expression uses Spanish words, it is an American phrase. If this phrase is used with a native Spanish speaker, they will know that the person speaking does not speak Spanish.