más
/mahs/
The word 'más' is used to show an increase, like having 'more' water in one glass than another.
más (Adverb)
📝 In Action
Quiero más agua, por favor.
A1I want more water, please.
Mi coche es más rápido que el tuyo.
A1My car is faster than yours.
Es la película más interesante que he visto.
A2It's the most interesting movie I've seen.
¿Necesitas algo más?
A2Do you need anything else?
💡 Grammar Points
Making Comparisons
To compare two things, use the simple pattern: más + [adjective] + que. For example, 'El sol es más grande que la luna' (The sun is bigger than the moon).
Saying 'The Most'
To say something is 'the most', use el/la/los/las + más + [adjective]. For example, 'Es el edificio más alto' (It's the tallest building).
❌ Common Pitfalls
'más' vs. 'mas'
Mistake: "Quiero mas café."
Correction: Quiero `más` café. The version with the accent mark (`más`) means 'more'. The one without it (`mas`) is a less common, more formal way to say 'but'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking About Numbers
When you mean 'more than' a number, use más de. For example, 'Hay más de veinte personas' (There are more than twenty people).
In math, 'más' works just like the plus sign (+) to add things together.
más (Conjunction)
📝 In Action
Dos más dos son cuatro.
A1Two plus two are four.
¿Cuánto es cinco más tres?
A1How much is five plus three?
⭐ Usage Tips
Just for Math
This 'plus' meaning of más is pretty much only used when you're doing arithmetic. It's the spoken version of the '+' symbol.
Here, 'más' stands in for a noun, meaning 'more of that thing' without having to say the word again.
más (Pronoun)
📝 In Action
-¿Quieres un poco de pastel? -Sí, quiero más, por favor.
A2-Do you want some cake? -Yes, I want more, please.
Ya no hay más.
A2There isn't any more.
Unos quieren viajar, otros quieren más.
B1Some want to travel, others want more.
💡 Grammar Points
Stands in for a Noun
Más can be used all by itself when everyone knows what 'thing' you're talking about. It saves you from repeating the noun, like saying 'I want more' instead of 'I want more cake'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: más
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'más' in a mathematical sense, like 'plus'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'más' with an accent and 'mas' without one?
This is a great question! `Más` (with the accent) is the very common word for 'more'. `Mas` (no accent) is a less common, more formal word for 'but', similar to 'pero'. 99% of the time, you'll want to use `más` with the accent mark.
How do I say 'more than' versus 'more... than'?
To say 'more than' before a number, use `más de`. For example, 'Tengo `más de` cinco dólares' (I have more than five dollars). To compare two things, use `más ... que`. For example, 'Soy `más` alto `que` tú' (I am taller than you).