Spanish · A2 · Everyday language
Cosier Baby Choices in Spanish
Learn how to compare everyday baby items using the 'más + adjective + que' structure (more... than) and specific irregular forms like 'mejor' (better) and 'mayor' (older).
What you'll learn
- Form comparisons using 'más... que' for qualities like size and temperature.
- Use irregular comparative adjectives such as 'mejor' and 'mayor'.
- Identify common baby-related vocabulary in a comparative context.
Spanish phrases for cosier baby choices
Esta manta es más suave que esa manta.
This blanket is softer than that blanket.
'Más suave que' literally means 'more soft than'.
Tu leche está más caliente que mi agua.
Your milk is warmer than my water.
'Caliente' uses 'está' because temperature is a temporary state.
Este biberón es más grande que ese biberón.
This bottle is bigger than that bottle.
'Biberón' is the specific word for a baby bottle.
Tu peluche es más pequeño que tu cojín.
Your teddy is smaller than your cushion.
'Peluche' refers to any stuffed animal or teddy bear.
Eres mayor que tu primo bebé.
You are older than your baby cousin.
'Mayor' is an irregular form meaning 'older' (instead of 'más viejo').
Este babero es más largo que ese babero.
This bib is longer than that bib.
'Babero' comes from 'baba' (drool).
Tu baño está más frío que ayer.
Your bath is colder than yesterday.
'Ayer' (yesterday) provides the time comparison.
Duermes mejor aquí que en el carrito.
You sleep better here than in the pram.
'Mejor' is the irregular comparative of 'bien' (well).
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Biberón
Baby bottle
Standard 'botella' is not usually used for baby bottles.
Peluche
Stuffed animal / Teddy
Used for any soft, plush toy.
Carrito
Pram / Stroller
Literally 'little cart'.
Babero
Bib
Essential for mealtime comparisons.
Regular Comparatives
In Spanish, most comparisons use the pattern: más + [adjective] + que.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Soft / Softer | más suave que | más suave que la seda |
| Small / Smaller | más pequeño que | más pequeño que un ratón |
Irregular Comparatives
Some adjectives have their own unique comparative forms and do not use 'más'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Good / Better | mejor que | Esto es mejor que eso. |
| Old / Older | mayor que | Él es mayor que yo. |
More examples
Esta cuna es más cara que esa.
This crib is more expensive than that one.
Comparisons often help in making shopping choices.
El puré está mejor que la papilla.
The puree is better than the porridge.
Using 'mejor' to compare food quality.