Comparisons
Compare with plus adjective and : , . Equality uses : . Some common comparisons have one word: , , , .
A superlative expresses the highest degree: , , . The four seasons are . agrees: , .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| It is colder here than in Lisbon. | ||
| It is colder here than in Lisbon. | ||
| It is as big as my house. | ||
| It is as big as my house. | ||
| This coffee is better. | ||
| This coffee is better. | ||
| The house is bigger. | ||
| The house is bigger. | ||
| Next week. | ||
| Next week. | ||
| The coldest month. | ||
| The coldest month. | ||
Aqui está mais frio do que em Lisboa.It is colder here than in Lisbon.
É tão grande como a minha casa.It is as big as my house.
Este café é melhor.This coffee is better.
A casa é maior.The house is bigger.
A próxima semana.Next week.
O mês mais frio.The coldest month.
Sou novo aqui. A próxima semana.I am new here. Next week.
Sou nova aqui. A próxima semana.I am new here. Next week.
Sou novo aqui. O mês mais frio.I am new here. The coldest month.
Sou nova aqui. O mês mais frio.I am new here. The coldest month.
Comparative forms compare two things; a superlative describes the greatest degree in a group.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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It is colder here than in Lisbon.
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It is as big as my house.
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This coffee is better.
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The house is bigger.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form 1
Choose the right word for the gap.
Aqui está mais frio em Lisboa.
It is colder here than in Lisbon.
É tão grande a minha casa.
It is as big as my house.
Este café é .
This coffee is better.
A casa é .
The house is bigger.
A semana.
Next week.
O mês frio.
The coldest month.
Sou novo aqui. A semana.
I am new here. Next week.
Sou nova aqui. A semana.
I am new here. Next week.
Sou novo aqui. O mês frio.
I am new here. The coldest month.
Sou nova aqui. O mês frio.
I am new here. The coldest month.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Use the form 1
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Aqui está mais frio em Lisboa.
It is colder here than in Lisbon.
É tão grande a minha casa.
It is as big as my house.
Este café é .
This coffee is better.
A casa é .
The house is bigger.
A semana.
Next week.
O mês frio.
The coldest month.
Sou novo aqui. A semana.
I am new here. Next week.
Sou nova aqui. A semana.
I am new here. Next week.
Sou novo aqui. O mês frio.
I am new here. The coldest month.
Sou nova aqui. O mês frio.
I am new here. The coldest month.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
It is colder here than in Lisbon.
It is as big as my house.
This coffee is better.
The house is bigger.
Next week.
The coldest month.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
It is colder here than in Lisbon.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
It is colder here than in Lisbon.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
It is as big as my house.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
It is as big as my house.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
This coffee is better.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
This coffee is better.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
The house is bigger.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
The house is bigger.
You say:
Use the meaning and Portuguese pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
