Spanish Conversation · Level 21
90 words
Spanish word
comparativo
Pronunciation
IPA/kompaɾaˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivecomparative
Example
Hicimos un estudio comparativo entre las dos ciudades.
We did a comparative study between the two cities.
More examples
Un ejemplo comparativo ayuda a comparar dos objetos.
A comparative example helps compare two objects.
Core concept
Two side-by-side bars with one noticeably taller than the other.
Common phrases
uso comparativo
comparative use
ejemplo comparativo
comparative example
Similar words
mayor: Indicates a larger size, amount, or degree.
menor: Indicates a smaller size, amount, or degree.
mejor: Indicates higher quality or a better condition.
peor: Indicates lower quality or a worse condition.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa comparación entre dos o más elementos, indicando cuál posee mayor, menor o distinto grado de una cualidad.
Word origin
From Latin comparativus, from comparare 'to compare', with the adjectival suffix -ivus marking 'relating to comparison'.
Usage tips
- Spanish comparatives usually use más ... que or menos ... que instead of an '-er' suffix, and common irregular comparatives are mejor and peor.