Comparative Adverbs
Spanish comparative adverbs are formed usingmás(more),menos(less), andtan(as), followed by the adverb.
Usage of “más” and “menos”
- Used to expressmoreorlessof the adverbial quality.
- Followed by the adverb.
- Often used in comparisons withque(than).
Usage of “tan… como”
- Used to express equality (as… as).
- Format:tan+ adverb +como.
- Used to compare two actions as being done to the same degree.
Common Comparisons
- Always usequeaftermásormenoswhen making unequal comparisons.
- Usecomoaftertanwhen making equal comparisons.
Irregular Comparatives
- Some adverbs have irregular comparative forms.
- Example:bien→mejor(better),mal→peor(worse).
Summary
- Usemás/menos+ adverb +quefor unequal comparisons.
- Usetan+ adverb +comofor equal comparisons.
- Remember common irregulars likemejorandpeor.
- Always keep the word order: adverb followsmás,menos, ortan.
Comparative adverbs allow you to describe actions in relation to each other clearly and accurately in Spanish.
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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025