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How to Say "most" in Spanish

The Spanish word formostis másA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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más

AdverbA1
When used with 'el', 'la', 'los', or 'las' to say something is the top of its group.
A half-full glass of water next to a nearly full glass, representing the idea of 'more'.

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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