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Adjectives that Change for Comparing

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Adjectives that Change for Comparing

Some adjectives change their spelling when used for comparing things.

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'Bueno, a, os, as' → mejor, es'

  • When used to compare things, 'bueno' becomes 'mejor'.
  • It means 'better'.
    • El clima es mejor en España que en Inglaterra.
    • The climate in Spain is better than in England
    • El pastel es mejor que las verduras.
      • Cake is better than vegetables.
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'Malo, a, os, as' → peor, es'

  • When used to compare things, 'malo' becomes 'peor'.
  • It means 'worse'.
    • El colegio es peor que el fútbol.
      • School is worse than football.
    • La cerveza es peor que el agua.
      • Beer is worse than water.
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'Grande, es → mayor, es'

  • When used to compare things, 'grande' changes to 'mayor'.
  • It means bigger.
    • La casa es mayor que el apartamiento.
      • The house is bigger than the apartment.
    • El perro es mayor que el gato.
      • The dog is bigger than the cat.
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'Pequeño, a, os, as → menor, es'

  • When used to compare things, 'pequeño' changes to 'menor'.
  • It means less, smaller or younger.
    • Soy menor que mi hermana.
      • I am younger than my sister.
    • La diferencia será menor que nunca.
      • The difference will be less than ever.

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