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Superlatives with il più

Use il più, la più, i più, and le più to say that someone or something is the most within a group.

Examples

ItalianTranslation
È il percorso più semplice della guida.

It is the simplest route in the guide.

Lei è la persona più calma dell’ufficio.

She is the calmest person in the office.

Questo è il testo più chiaro per iniziare.

This is the clearest text to start with.

Pattern

article + più + adjective + di

How it works

Use il più, la più, i più, and le più to say that someone or something is the most within a group. This pattern typically appears as article + più + adjective + di and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.

What to notice

  • The article agrees with the noun being described.
  • The comparison group is often introduced with di.

Why it matters

Add judgment, possibility, and stronger everyday logic.

Use in context

Superlatives are useful because you quickly want to rank places, options, and reading difficulty.