Comparatives — Comparativos
Short adjectives: + er (+ than)
| Adjective | Comparative | Example |
|---|
| tall | taller | She is taller than me. |
| big | bigger | This is bigger than that. |
| happy | happier | I'm happier than before. |
| nice | nicer | This is nicer than mine. |
Long adjectives: more + adj (+ than)
| Adjective | Comparative | Example |
|---|
| beautiful | more beautiful | She is more beautiful than her sister. |
| expensive | more expensive | This is more expensive than that. |
| interesting | more interesting | The book is more interesting than the movie. |
Irregular Comparatives
| Adjective | Comparative |
|---|
| good | better |
| bad | worse |
| far | farther/further |
| much/many | more |
| little | less |
Spelling Rules
| Rule | Example |
|---|
| 1 syllable + e: + r | nice → nicer |
| 1 syllable, CVC: double + er | big → bigger, hot → hotter |
| 2 syllables ending -y: y → ier | happy → happier, easy → easier |
| 2+ syllables: more + adj | beautiful → more beautiful |
💡 "Than" = that (compare): She is taller than me.