Spanish · A2 · Everyday language
Choosing between two in Spanish
Learning to compare objects helps children develop decision-making skills and descriptive language. In Spanish, most comparisons are made using the simple 'más... que' structure, similar to 'more... than' in English.
What you'll learn
- Form basic comparisons using the structure 'más + adjective + que'.
- Identify and use the irregular comparative 'mejor' (better).
- Describe physical differences like height, weight, and texture between two items.
Spanish phrases for choosing between two
Este cojín es más suave que ese.
This cushion is softer than that one.
Uses 'más suave que' for 'softer than'.
Tu torre es más alta que la mía.
Your tower is taller than mine.
'Alta' matches the feminine noun 'torre'.
Esta bolsa es más ligera que esa.
This bag is lighter than that one.
'Ligera' refers to weight.
La cinta roja es más larga.
The red ribbon is longer.
Shortened comparison where 'que' is implied.
Este rompecabezas es más fácil para mí.
This puzzle is easier for me.
'Fácil' doesn't change for gender.
Tu idea es mejor que la mía.
Your idea is better than mine.
'Mejor' is irregular; never say 'más bueno'.
¿Qué caja es más pequeña?
Which box is smaller?
Question structure for choosing between two.
La cuchara de madera es más pesada.
The wooden spoon is heavier.
'Pesada' is the opposite of 'ligera'.
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suave
soft
Used for textures or touch.
ligera
light
Refers to weight, not color.
mejor
better
The comparative form of 'bueno'.
más
more
Used to create the comparative degree for most adjectives.
Making Comparisons
Unlike English, which often adds '-er' to the end of words (taller, smaller), Spanish almost always adds 'más' before the adjective.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | más + [adjective] + que | más grande que (bigger than) |
| Irregular | mejor que | mejor que (better than) |
Gender Agreement
Adjectives in comparisons must still match the gender and number of the object being described.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | o -> o | El carro es más rápido. |
| Feminine | o -> a | La bicicleta es más rápida. |
More examples
El gato es más pequeño que el perro.
The cat is smaller than the dog.
Esta galleta es mejor.
This cookie is better.
Mi dibujo es más colorido.
My drawing is more colorful.