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Superlatives
A list of superlatives, their meanings and uses which can be used to for emphasis and also in terms of highest and lowest degrees
Author:Priya Ramoutar
Edu Level: CSEC
Date: Dec 20, 2024
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Superlatives can be used to in terms of degree or emphasis. This simply means that it can be used in terms of expressing the highest or lowest degree of something as well as emphasizing on quality to compare things.
Expressing the most/the least
General rule 1:
- Article (el, la, las) + noun* + más/menos + adjective
NOTE: the asterisk (*) means that the noun is optional.
| Spanish Sentence | English Translation | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| Este es el más caro | This is the most expensive | Más |
| La lavadora es la más cara | The washing machine is the most expensive | Más |
| Este es el menos caro | This is the least expensive | Menos |
| El collar es el menos caro | The necklace is the least expensive | Menos |
General rule 2:
- Article (el, la, las) + noun* + más/menos + adjective + de*
NOTE: the asterisk (*) means that the ‘de’ is optional since it depends on the structure of the sentence.
| Spanish Sentence | English Translation | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| él es el menos lento | he is the least slow | el menos + adjective |
| Los perezosos son los animales más lentos del mundo | Sloths are the slowest animals in the world | los más + adjective + del |
General rule 3:
- Article (el, la, las) + noun* + más/menos + verb + de*
NOTE: the asterisk (*) means that the ‘de’ is optional since it depends on the structure of the sentence.
| Spanish Sentence | English Translation | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| Son los que más cantan y bailan | They are the ones who sing and dance the most | los que más + verb |
| Debby es la que más conduce en la familia | Debby is the one who drives the most in the family | la que más + verb |