Comparatives with más, menos, and tan
Use más ... que, menos ... que, and tan ... como to compare people, things, and experiences.
Examples
SpanishTranslation
Este artículo es más claro que el otro.
This article is clearer than the other one.
Mi barrio es menos ruidoso que antes.
My neighborhood is less noisy than before.
Tu idea es tan práctica como la mía.
Your idea is as practical as mine.
Pattern
más/menos + adjective + que / tan + adjective + como
How it works
Use más ... que, menos ... que, and tan ... como to compare people, things, and experiences. This pattern typically appears as más/menos + adjective + que / tan + adjective + como and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Más and menos compare degree.
- Tan ... como builds equality instead of a higher or lower degree.
Why it matters
Add nuance without making the sentence heavy.
Use in context
Comparison patterns connect naturally to reviews and learning reflections.