Spanish expresiones de cantidad y grado Grammar (B2)

What this grammar point covers

In Spanish, 'expresiones de cantidad y grado' are words and phrases used to express how much or how intense something is. They help you talk about quantities, amounts, or the degree of a characteristic.

When to use it

Use these expressions in Spanish to say how much of something there is, how strong or weak a quality is, or to compare things. They are common when describing people, objects, or situations.

Key forms

• mucho/a/os/as
• poco/a/os/as
• demasiado/a/os/as
• bastante(s)
• tan... como
• tanto/a/os/as... como
• más/menos... que

Examples

Tips

• Remember to match the endings (o/a/os/as) of 'mucho', 'poco', 'demasiado', and 'tanto' with the noun in gender and number.
• Use 'tan' with adjectives/adverbs, and 'tanto' with nouns or verbs.
• Don't confuse 'muy' (very) with 'mucho' (a lot); 'muy' is used with adjectives and adverbs, 'mucho' with nouns and verbs.

Exceptions and edge cases

• Some expressions change form depending on the noun (singular/plural, masculine/feminine).
• With verbs, use 'mucho', 'poco', 'demasiado', and 'bastante' in the masculine singular form (e.g., 'trabajo mucho').

Sample exercise

¿Cuál es la expresión de cantidad correcta para completar la frase?

Muchos contribuyeron al proyecto, pero ___ lograron terminarlo.

Answer: pocos

"Pocos" es correcto para referirse a un pequeño número de personas (masculino, plural).