¡Hola! Today we will learn how to compare things in Spanish.
In Spanish, we use 'más... que' (more... than) to compare two things. For example, 'más alto que' means 'taller than'.
To make a comparative sentence, place an adjective between 'más' and 'que'. Look at 'El perro es más grande que el gato' (The dog is bigger than the cat).
When someone or something is the 'most' of all, use a superlative! Add 'el' or 'la' before 'más' to say 'the most'.
Notice how adjectives change to match gender. We say 'el más alto' for a boy, but 'la más alta' for a girl.
✏️ Worked example
Translate 'Maria is taller than Pablo' into Spanish.
Step 1: Start with the subject, 'María' (Maria).
Step 2: Add the verb 'es' (is).
Step 3: Use 'más' (more) for the comparative comparison.
Step 4: Use 'alta' (tall) with an '-a' ending because María is female.
Step 5: Add 'que Pablo' (than Pablo) to finish: 'María es más alta que Pablo'.
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