Superlatives

Superlatives

1. They are simply adjectives that are expressed in their maximum degree

   • Tall / the Tallest
   • Small / The Smallest

2. It is always expressed in its maximum degree with respect to a group of people (the family), animals, places, etc.

   • example
     • Annie is the tallest in the family / Annie es la más alta de la familia

3. There are 4 rules to use these adjectives properly

   • If the adjective ends in –y (it doesn't matter if it has one or more syllables), we must change the –y to –i and add –est:
     • Example
       • We are the happiest in the world / Somos los más felices del mundo
   • If the adjective is one syllable, it is necessary to add –Est at the end of the adjective
     • Example
       • He is the shortest in the classroom / Él es el más bajo de la clase
   • If the adjective has two or more syllables, it is necessary to use the word "most" before the adjective
     • Example
       • She is the most intelligent in Colombia / Ella es la más inteligente en Colombia
   • there are "irregular" adjectives
     • Good: bueno
       • Example
         • He is the best soccer player in history / Él es el mejor jugador de fútbol de la historia
     • Bad: malo
       • Example
         • This is the worst pizza I have ever tried / Esta es la peor pizza que he probado

4. important clarification

   • We must always use the word "the"
   • If the adjective has only one syllable and ends in –e as “big” or “brave”, we must add –st to the end of the adjective