Superlatives
1 lesson about superlatives in English, explained in Spanish. Practice with exercises and download worksheets.
What is Superlatives?
Superlatives express the highest degree within a group. Short adjectives take the + -est (the tallest); long ones use the most (the most beautiful). The irregulars are the best, the worst and the farthest.
When to use it
You use them to talk about the best, biggest, most expensive and so on: "It is the biggest city in the country". They go with in (groups, places) or of (sets of things): "the best student in the class", "the best of all".
Common mistakes and tips for Spanish speakers
- Do not forget the: "She is the tallest", not "She is tallest" (except in very specific cases).
- With places and groups use in: "the oldest building in town", not "of the town".
- Adjectives ending in y change to -iest: happy, the happiest.
Examples
This is the best pizza in town.
Esta es la mejor pizza del pueblo.
She is the tallest of all.
Ella es la más alta de todas.
It was the worst day of my life.
Fue el peor día de mi vida.
He is the most talented player.
Él es el jugador más talentoso.