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Episode 51: Comparatives and Superlatives

Welcome to Episode 51 of Learn Spanish 5 Minutes per Day in 100 Days! In this episode,we will explore the topic of comparatives and superlatives in Spanish. Comparatives are used to compare two or more things, while superlatives are used to express the highest degree of something. Let's dive in and learn how to make comparisons and use superlatives!


Comparativos y Superlativos

Comparatives and Superlatives.

Repeat: Comparativos y Superlativos.


To form comparatives in Spanish, we use the following structures:


  • For equality:

    tan + adjective/adverb + como

  • For inequality:

    más/menos + adjective/adverb + que


Let's see some examples:


Ella es tan inteligente como él.

She is as intelligent as him.

Repeat: Ella es tan inteligente como él.


Juan es más alto que Pedro.

Juan is taller than Pedro.

Repeat: Juan es más alto que Pedro.


To form superlatives in Spanish, we use the following structures:


  • Superlative of superiority:

    el/la/los/las + más + adjective

  • Superlative of inferiority:

    el/la/los/las + menos + adjective


Let's see some examples:


María es la más inteligente de la clase.

María is the most intelligent in the class.

Repeat: María es la más inteligente de la clase.


Pedro es el menos alto de sus hermanos.

Pedro is the least tall of his siblings.

Repeat: Pedro es el menos alto de sus hermanos.


Practice forming comparative and superlative sentences to express comparisons and the highest degree of something.

It will help you enhance your language skills in Spanish.


In the next episode, we will explore the topic of Spanish idioms and expressions. Stay tuned and keep up the great work!

¡Hasta luego!

See you later!