How to Say "fewer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fewer” is “menos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero menos azúcar en mi café, por favor.
I want less sugar in my coffee, please.
En la fiesta había menos gente de la que esperaba.
There were fewer people at the party than I expected.
Intenta trabajar menos y descansar más.
Try to work less and rest more.
Making Comparisons
Use 'menos... que' to say something is 'less... than' something else. For example, 'Este coche es menos rápido que el tuyo' (This car is less fast than yours).
One Word for 'Less' and 'Fewer'
Mistake: “Looking for a separate Spanish word for 'fewer' as in English.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'menos' works for both! Use it for things you can't count (less sugar) and things you can count (fewer chairs).
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