Comparative Phrases in Spanish Flashcards

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What does 'tan + adjective + como' mean?

  • more than
  • as...as (correct)
  • better
  • less than

What does 'tanto/a/os/as + noun + como' express?

  • worse
  • as much as (correct)
  • older
  • younger

What does 'verb + tanto como' mean?

as much as

What does 'más + adjective + que' signify?

<p>more than (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'menos + adjective + que' express?

<p>less than (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mejor' mean?

<p>better</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peor' mean?

<p>worse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mayor' mean?

<p>older</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'menor' mean?

<p>younger</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tan como' translate to?

<p>adjective</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tanto/a/os/as como' refer to?

<p>noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tanto como' mean?

<p>verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Comparison Structures in Spanish

  • tan + adjective + como: A structure used to express equality in characteristics, meaning "as...as."
  • tanto/a/os/as + noun + como: Used to compare quantities, meaning "as much as" or "as many as."
  • verb + tanto como: This construction is also used for comparisons of quantity, meaning "as much as."

Comparative Forms

  • más + adjective + que: Indicates a greater degree, meaning "more than."
  • menos + adjective + que: Signifies a lesser degree, meaning "less than."

Irregular Comparative Adjectives

  • mejor: Translates to "better," used for comparisons of quality.
  • peor: Means "worse," indicating a lesser quality.
  • mayor: Refers to "older," used for age comparisons.
  • menor: Means "younger," also used for age comparisons.

Additional Notes on Comparative Structures

  • tan como: Utilized to specify an adjective in equality comparisons.
  • tanto/a/os/as como: A variation that applies to nouns in comparisons.
  • tanto como: A structure specifically for verbs, emphasizing quantity in actions.

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