What are the rules for superlatives?
| Short adjectives | |
|---|---|
| RULE: add “-est” | old → the oldest |
| Variation: if the adjective ends in -e, just add -st | late → the latest |
| Variation: if the adjective ends in consonant, vowel, consonant, double the last consonant | big → the biggest |
| Variation: if the adjective ends in -y, change the y to i | happy → the happiest |
What is the formula for superlatives?
Adjectives with two syllables can form the comparative either by adding -er or by preceeding the adjective with more. These adjectives form the superlative either by adding -est or by preceeding the adjective with most. In many cases, both forms are used, although one usage will be more common than the other.
What are the rules for superlatives in Spanish?
The basic rules for the superlative in Spanish: “El más…”
- We have to find a definite article (el, la, los, las) that agrees in number and gender with the main noun in the sentence, e.g. “Paco es el más inteligente” (Paco is the most intelligent)
- In Spanish, the word “MÁS” means both MORE and MOST.
How do you translate superlatives in Spanish?
Adjectives are used to compare and contrast nouns in Spanish in comparisons of equality, comparisons of inequality, and in superlatives….Irregular Superlatives.
| Adjective | Superlative Form | English |
|---|---|---|
| pequeño | menor | smallest |
| bueno | mejor | best |
| mal | peor | worst |
What is the superlative of pretty?
the prettiest
The superlative form of pretty; most pretty. She’s the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen. This is the prettiest dress I own.
What is the superlative of Grande?
Irregular Superlatives
| Adjective | Superlative Form | English |
|---|---|---|
| grande | mayor | biggest/largest |
| joven | menor | youngest |
| pequeño | menor | smallest |
| bueno | mejor | best |
What is the superlative of happy?
the happiest
The superlative form of happy; most happy. This is the happiest I’ve seen you since your husband died. Sarah is the happiest person I know. She’s always smiling and laughing.
Do superlatives always need the?
We use a superlative to say that a thing or person is the most of a group. When we use a superlative adjective (‘the tallest student’) before the noun, we generally use it with ‘the’.
What is the superlative for bad?
The comparative and superlative forms of bad are worse and worst. Her grades are getting worse and worse. This is the worst day of my life.
What is a superlative sentence?
Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality (the tallest, the smallest, the fastest, the highest). They are used in sentences where a subject is compared to a group of objects. Noun (subject) + verb + the + superlative adjective + noun (object).
What is the superlative form of old?
older oldest
How to form comparative and superlative adjectives
| old | older | oldest |
|---|---|---|
| long | longer | longest |
What is the comparative of Bueno?
3 Irregular comparatives and superlatives
| Adjective | Meaning | Comparative |
|---|---|---|
| bueno | good | mejor |
| malo | bad | peor |
| grande | big | mayor |
| pequeño | small | menor |
What is the superlative of lazy?
laziest
lazy Definitions and Synonyms
| adjective | lazy |
|---|---|
| comparative | lazier |
| superlative | laziest |