8.4: Superlatives Flashcards
Both English and Spanish use superlatives to express the __________ or __________ degree of a quality.
highest; lowest
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el/la mejor
the best
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el/la peor
the worst
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el/la más alto/a
the tallest
This construction is used to form superlatives:
el/la/los/las + _______ + más/menos + _______ + de
Note that the _______ is always preceded by the definite article and that _______ is equivalent to the English in or of.
noun; adjective; noun; de
The noun can be omitted if the _______, _______, or _______ referred to is clear.
person; place; thing
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¿El restaurante Las Delicias? Es el más elegante de la ciudad.
The restaurant Las Delicias? It’s the most elegant (one) in the city.
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Recomiendo el pollo asado. Es el más sabroso de menú.
I recommend the roast chicken. It’s the most delicious on the menu.
What is the superlative form for each adjective?
bueno/a
bueno/a :: good
el/la mejor :: the best
What is the superlative form for each adjective?
malo/a
malo/a :: bad
el/la peor :: the worst
What is the superlative form for each adjective?
grande
grande :: big
el/la mayor :: the biggest
What is the superlative form for each adjective?
pequeño/a
pequeño/a :: small
el/la menor :: the smallest
What is the superlative form for each adjective?
joven
joven :: young
el/la menor :: the youngest
What is the superlative form for each adjective?
viejo/a
viejo/a :: old
el/la mayor :: the eldest
The absolute superlative is equivalent to “extremely,” “super,” or “very.” To form the absolute superlative of most adjectives and adverbs, drop the final vowel, if there is one, and add __________.
-ísimo/a(s)
