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Spoken Description

Descubre qué son los adverbios superlativos y cómo se emplean en español para expresar el grado máximo de una acción. Incluye reglas simples, ejemplos claros y ejercicios prácticos.

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Discover what superlative adverbs are and how they are used in Spanish to express the highest degree of an action. Includes simple rules, clear examples, and practical exercises.

Superlative adverbs show that an action is done to the highest or lowest degree compared to others. This guide covers common forms, useful expressions, and signal words.

Key Expressions

The most common way to form superlative adverbs in English is to use most + adverb for longer adverbs and -est for shorter ones. Some very common adverbs have irregular superlative forms.

Fill in the BlankOf all the runners, she finished the race the(fast).

De todos los corredores, ella terminó la carrera la más rápida.

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Common Adverbs

Adverbs that end in -ly usually form the superlative with most. Short adverbs that do not end in -ly often take the -est ending.

Fill in the BlankWho runs the(fast) in the group?

¿Quién corre más rápido en el grupo?

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Irregular Forms

A few important adverbs have irregular comparative and superlative forms and must be memorized. These irregulars are very common in everyday speech.

	English Word(s)	English Translation(s)
	well / better / best	do something in the best way
	badly / worse / worst	do something in the worst way
	far / farther / farthest	at the greatest distance
	late / later / latest	doing something after the usual time

Fill in the BlankOf everyone who tried the skill, she did it the(well).

De todos los que intentaron la habilidad, ella lo hizo mejor.

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Signal Words

Signal words often appear with superlative adverbs to highlight comparisons, such as by far, much, and clearly. These words strengthen the superlative meaning.

Fill in the BlankShe finished the exam the(quick)of all the students.

Ella terminó el examen la más rápida con diferencia de todos los estudiantes.

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Summary

Superlative adverbs mark the highest degree of an action and are formed with -est for short adverbs and most for longer ones, plus a few irregulars. Signal words help emphasize the comparison.