Meaning
To dedicate significant effort and time to a job.
Cultural Background
In Spain, the word 'currar' is very popular for 'trabajar'. You will hear 'curro mucho' often. In Mexico, 'chambear' is a common slang for 'trabajar'. Argentines often use 'laburar' for 'trabajar'. The phrase 'echarle ganas' is often used alongside 'trabajar mucho' to show enthusiasm.
Invariable Adverb
Remember that 'mucho' never changes to 'mucha' when used with a verb.
Gym Context
Don't use this for exercise! Use 'hacer ejercicio' instead.
Meaning
To dedicate significant effort and time to a job.
Invariable Adverb
Remember that 'mucho' never changes to 'mucha' when used with a verb.
Gym Context
Don't use this for exercise! Use 'hacer ejercicio' instead.
Regional Synonyms
If you are in Spain, try 'currar'. If in Mexico, try 'chambear'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
Yo ____ mucho en mi oficina.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be conjugated in the first person singular.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
'Mucho' is an adverb and does not change gender.
Match the subject with the correct verb form.
Match: (1) Él, (2) Nosotros, (3) Ellos
Conjugation rules for -ar verbs.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Por qué estás cansado? B: Porque ____ mucho hoy.
The context is past tense ('hoy' can refer to the day that just ended or the current day).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYo ____ mucho en mi oficina.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be conjugated in the first person singular.
Which sentence is correct?
'Mucho' is an adverb and does not change gender.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Conjugation rules for -ar verbs.
A: ¿Por qué estás cansado? B: Porque ____ mucho hoy.
The context is past tense ('hoy' can refer to the day that just ended or the current day).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is neutral and works in almost any situation.
No, 'muy' is for adjectives/adverbs. Use 'mucho' after the verb.
No, 'mucho' is an adverb here and stays the same.
It depends on if you mean volume (mucho) or intensity (duro).
Yes, it shows you are willing to put in the effort.
It comes from the Latin 'tripaliare', meaning torture.
Yes, 'currar' in Spain and 'chambear' in Mexico are common.
It is a regular -ar verb: trabajo, trabajas, trabaja, etc.
Yes, 'tengo que trabajar mucho en mi tarea' is perfect.
Yes, it is one of the most common ways to talk about work.
You can use 'dedicarse intensamente' or 'esforzarse'.
Not at all, it is usually seen as a positive trait.
Related Phrases
Trabajar duro
synonymWork hard
Echarle ganas
similarTo put effort/enthusiasm
Matarse trabajando
similarWorking oneself to death
Tener mucho trabajo
builds onTo have a lot of work
