Spanish · A2 · Everyday language
Compare Hobby Choices in Spanish
Help your child decide on their next hobby by comparing options using 'más... que' (more... than) and irregular forms like 'mejor' (better). These structures are essential for discussing preferences and equipment.
What you'll learn
- Form basic comparisons using 'más + adjective + que'
- Use irregular comparatives like 'mejor' (better) and 'mayor' (older)
- Compare hobby-related items such as bikes, rackets, and clubs
Spanish phrases for compare hobby choices
Esta bicicleta es más grande que tu bicicleta vieja.
This bike is bigger than your old bike.
Uses 'más grande que' for 'bigger than'.
El club de arte es más barato que el club de música.
The art club is cheaper than the music club.
'Barato' means cheap/inexpensive.
Tu raqueta nueva es más ligera que la mía.
Your new racket is lighter than mine.
'Ligera' is the feminine form of light (weight) to match 'raqueta'.
La natación es mejor que correr para mí.
Swimming is better than running for me.
'Mejor' is irregular and doesn't use 'más'.
Tu amigo es mayor que tú.
Your friend is older than you.
'Mayor' means older when referring to people.
Este juego es más interesante que ese juego.
This game is more interesting than that game.
'Más interesante que' follows the standard comparative pattern.
El pabellón deportivo es más cálido que el patio de recreo.
The sports hall is warmer than the playground.
'Cálido' refers to a warm temperature/atmosphere.
Este rompecabezas es más difícil que el anterior.
This puzzle is harder than the last one.
'El anterior' translates to 'the previous one' or 'the last one'.
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Más... que
More... than
The standard construction for most adjectives in Spanish.
Mejor
Better
The irregular comparative form of 'bueno' (good).
Mayor
Older
Used instead of 'más viejo' when comparing people's ages.
Ligero/a
Light
Refers to weight, not light as in brightness.
Making Comparisons
Unlike English, which often adds '-er' to adjectives (bigger, cheaper), Spanish almost always uses 'más' before the adjective and 'que' after it.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | más + [adjective] + que | más barato que (cheaper than) |
| Irregular (Good) | mejor que | Esta clase es mejor que la otra. |
| Irregular (Age) | mayor que | Soy mayor que mi hermano. |
More examples
¿Es este pasatiempo más divertido?
Is this hobby more fun?
A simple question using 'más' without a direct comparison.
El fútbol es más popular que el tenis.
Soccer is more popular than tennis.
A classic comparison of two sports.
Mi casco es más pequeño que el tuyo.
My helmet is smaller than yours.
Comparing safety gear sizes.