SUPERLATIVES

SUPERLATIVES

1. The superlative grade denotes quality in the highest grade and as in Spanish, “the” is used in front of the adjective in the superlative form

   • Form
     • 1. For adjectives of a syllable:
       • add: “-est” fastest
     • 2.For adjectives of a syllable that end in "e":
       • add: “-st” nicest
     • 3.For adjectives of a syllable that end in consonant + vowel + consonant:
       • add: consonante + “-est” hottest
     • 4.For adjectives of two syllables that end in "y":
       • sustituye “y” por: “-iest” funniest
     • 5. For adjectives of two or more syllables:
       • add: “the most”/“the least” the most beautiful the least beautiful
     • 6. Irregular adjectives:
       • Good - best
         • bad - worst
           • far - furthest