Comparative adverbs show how one action is done more, less, or as much as another, making them key for precise descriptions.
More / Less / As
Adverbs are modified by phrases like más, menos, and tan to show comparative amounts of an action.
More
Use más + adverb to show that one action is done to a greater degree than another.
Less
Use menos + adverb to show that one action is done to a smaller degree than another.
As
Use tan + adverb + como to show that two actions are done to the same degree.
She runs faster than I do.
Vocabulary
Common adverbs you might compare include ways of doing things quickly, slowly, well, badly, and more.
| Spanish Word(s) | English Word(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| rápidamente | quickly | |
| lentamente | slowly | |
| bien | well | |
| mal | badly | |
| fácilmente | easily |
| Spanish Word | English Translation | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentrarse | To concentrate | |
| Estudiar | To study | |
| Relajarse | To relax | |
| Dormir | To sleep | |
| Comer | To eat | |
| Usar | To use | |
| Correr | To run | |
| Cenar | To have dinner | |
| Escuchar | To listen |
Expressions
Some comparative expressions use phrases like más que nunca or menos que antes to add extra context.
| Spanish Expression | English Expression | |
|---|---|---|
| más que nunca | more than ever | |
| menos que antes | less than before | |
| tan rápido como | as fast as | |
| más lentamente que | more slowly than |
| Spanish Phrase | English Translation | |
|---|---|---|
| Más vale tarde que nunca | Better late than never | |
| Menos mal | Thank goodness / It's a good thing | |
| Tan pronto como | As soon as | |
| Cuanto más... más... | The more... the more... | |
| Por lo menos | At least |
Summary
Comparative adverbs use más, menos, and tan ... como to show relative degree, and common adverbs like rápidamente and bien make comparisons clear.
Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025