Spanish grammar: adjetivos comparativos

What this grammar point covers

Comparative adjectives in Spanish are used to compare the qualities of two people, animals, or things. They help you say if something is more, less, or as ... as something else.

When to use it

Use Spanish comparatives when you want to show differences or similarities between two things, like saying something is bigger, smaller, or just as good as something else.

Key forms

• más + adjective + que
• menos + adjective + que
• tan + adjective + como

Examples

Tips

• Remember to match the adjective's gender and number to the noun it describes.
• Do not use 'más' or 'menos' with 'tan ... como'; use 'tan' for equality.
• Never use 'de' instead of 'que' in comparatives.

Exceptions and edge cases

• Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms: 'bueno' becomes 'mejor', 'malo' becomes 'peor', 'joven' becomes 'menor', and 'viejo' becomes 'mayor'.