Common Phrases with Adverbs: Quantity

Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 11.6.3

Adverbs of Quantity

Adverbs are words that change verbs, adjectives and nouns. The following adverbs are used to talk about quantities.

Casi - almost, nearly

Casi - almost, nearly

  • Tengo casi veinte años.
  • I am nearly 20 years old.
  • Casi todo el mundo.
  • Almost everyone.
Muy, mucho - very, a lot

Muy, mucho - very, a lot

  • Hace mucho calor.
  • It is very hot.
  • Es muy alto.
  • He is very tall.
Poco - a little, a few

Poco - a little, a few

  • Tenemos poco tiempo.
  • We don't have much time (we have little time).
  • Pocos días después.
  • A few days later.
Demasiado - too much

Demasiado - too much

  • Comes demasiada carne.
  • You eat too much meat.
  • Mi amigo habla demasiado en clase.
  • My friend talks too much in class.

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