How to Say "else" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “else” is “más” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero más agua, por favor.
I want more water, please.
Mi coche es más rápido que el tuyo.
My car is faster than yours.
Es la película más interesante que he visto.
It's the most interesting movie I've seen.
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).
'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'.
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