muchísima

Muchísima is an informal Spanish adjective used to express a very large quantity or intensity. It is the feminine singular form of the superlative adjective "muchísimo," which derives from "mucho" (much, a lot). The masculine singular form is "muchísimo," the feminine plural is "muchísimas," and the masculine plural is "muchísimos."

"Muchísima" is employed to emphasize the abundance or extreme degree of something. For example, one might say "Tengo muchísima hambre" (I am extremely hungry) or "Hay muchísima gente en la plaza" (There are an awful lot of people in the plaza). Its usage is common in spoken Spanish and conveys a more emphatic and personal tone than simply using "mucho."

While grammatically correct, "muchísima" and its variations are generally considered more colloquial and less formal than constructions like "muy grande" (very big) or "en gran cantidad" (in large quantity). It adds a strong emotional or expressive element to the statement, highlighting the speaker's perception of the scale or intensity of the subject. The choice to use "muchísima" often reflects a desire to convey a strong, perhaps even exaggerated, sense of quantity or degree.