Adverbs of quantity express the amount, quantity, or degree of something. They help describe if there is a lot, a little, enough, or not enough of something.
Adverbs of quantity express the amount, quantity, or degree of something. They help describe if there is a lot, a little, enough, or not enough of something.
“Too much” expresses an excessive amount of something.
It is used with uncountable nouns or after verbs.
“Too many” expresses an excessive number of things.
It is used with countable nouns in plural.
“Enough” expresses a sufficient quantity or amount.
It is used with adjectives, verbs, and nouns.
“Not enough” expresses an insufficient amount.
It is used with adjectives, verbs, and nouns.
Use: It is used with uncountable nouns or after verbs.
Spanish: Demasiado/a
Example: There is too much sugar in my coffee.
Use: It is used before adjectives and adverbs.
Spanish: Muy
Example: She is very happy today.
Use: It is used to compare or express a greater quantity.
Spanish: Más
Example: I need more water.
Use: It is used to talk about a small amount of something.
Spanish: Un poco
Example: Add a little bit of salt.
Use: It is used with uncountable nouns.
Spanish: Poco
Example: We have little time left.
Use: It is used to indicate that something almost did not happen.
Spanish: Apenas
Example: He barely finished his homework.
Use: It is used before adjectives or adverbs.
Spanish: Bastante
Example: The movie was quite interesting.
Use: It is used with uncountable nouns, especially in questions and negatives.
Spanish: Mucho
Example: How much money do you have?
Use: It is used to compare smaller quantities.
Spanish: Menos
Example: I eat less candy now.
Use: It is used to express the absence of something.
Spanish: Nada
Example: There is nothing in the box.
Use: It is used in affirmative sentences and offers.
Spanish: Algo
Example: I want something to eat.
Use: It is used to talk about all things in general.
Spanish: Todo
Example: Everything is ready for the party.