Comparative Phrases in Spanish Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

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What does 'menos + adjective + que' express?

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What does 'mejor' mean?

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What does 'peor' mean?

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What does 'mayor' mean?

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What does 'menor' mean?

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What does 'tan como' translate to?

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

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What does 'tanto como' mean?

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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.

Description

This quiz focuses on understanding and using comparative phrases in Spanish, such as 'tan...como' and 'más...que'. Test your knowledge of how to express equality and inequality in descriptions and comparisons. Perfect for learners who want to enhance their Spanish grammar skills.