Comparisons

Learn how to form Spanish comparisons: más que, menos que, tan... como, tanto como, and igual que. Clear rules, common errors, pronunciation tips, and practical examples to boost fluency.

Por vs Para – For vs For / To

Ser vs Estar – To Be (permanent) vs To Be (temporary)

Haber vs Tener – Have (helping) vs Have (own)

Saber vs Conocer – Know (facts) vs Know (people/things)

Gustar vs Encantar – Like vs Love

Aquí vs Allí vs Ahí – Here vs There vs Over There

Porque vs Por qué vs Porqué vs Por que – Because vs Why

Mucho vs Muy – Much vs Very

Bueno vs Bien – Good vs Well

Grande vs Gran – Big vs Great

Salir vs Irse – Go Out vs Leave

Traer vs Llevar – Bring vs Take

Volver vs Regresar – Return vs Come Back

Pedir vs Preguntar – Ask for vs Ask

Dormir vs Acostarse – Sleep vs Go to Bed

Pensar vs Creer – Think vs Believe

Llegar vs Venir – Arrive vs Come

Mirar vs Ver – Look vs See

Aquí vs Allí vs Ahí

Grande vs Gran

Ser vs Estar

Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025