Adjectives that Change when Comparing
Spanish: AQA GCSE (2025 Exam), topic 9.11.2
Adjectives that Change when Comparing
Some adjectives change their spelling when used for comparing things.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
Less, Smaller and Younger
The adjective pequeño changes its spelling when used for comparing things. It can mean less, smaller or younger.
'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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