The Portuguese language is complex, so many people are in doubt about how to write some words, even more so because there are some terms that may have variations.
Among the doubts faced by Portuguese speakers, we can mention: too muchor more. Do you know the correct way? They can be used both to convey intensity and quantity.
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With that in mind, let's get to the answer: Both ways are correct! “Too much” indicates intensity, and “too much” indicates quantity.
too much: adverb of intensity
The word too much is used to indicate intensity. This adverb is synonymous with exaggeration, excessive, beyond the account, much, too much and too much. Check out some examples:
- Yesterday she danced too much.
- You've had too much rest!
- Luana said she left too late.
- He worries too much.
Too much: adverbial phrase of quantity
The adverbial phrase of more is used to indicate quantity. It usually appears attached to nouns. It is a synonym of the phrase “more” and an antonym of the phrase “less”. Check out the examples:
- There are too many sheets here.
- You made too much money.
- I bought too much lunch.
- There were too many people on the balcony.
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