A2 Spanish grammar
Spanish Quantity Comparisons with Tanto, Más, and Menos
A2 comparisons extend beyond adjectives. Tanto compares equal quantities, while más and menos compare unequal amounts or intensity.
Spanish quantity comparisons: Use tanto with nouns
Before a noun, tanto changes to tanta, tantos, or tantas and is followed by como.
Tengo tantas clases como tú.Quick check
as much time as
Use invariable tanto with verbs
After a verb, tanto remains unchanged and compares how much or how often actions happen.
No viajo tanto como antes.Compare more or less
Use más or menos before a noun, adjective, adverb, or after a verb, followed by que when naming the comparison target.
Tengo más trabajo que ayer, pero duermo menos.Common mistakes
Tengo tan clases como tú.
Tengo tantas clases como tú.
Use agreeing tanto before a noun.
Ellas trabajan tantas como nosotros.
Ellas trabajan tanto como nosotros.
The adverb after a verb does not agree.
Tengo más trabajo de tú.
Tengo más trabajo que tú.
Use que before the comparison target.
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Quantity comparisons FAQ
What does quantity comparisons cover?
A2 comparisons extend beyond adjectives. Tanto compares equal quantities, while más and menos compare unequal amounts or intensity.
What is the first rule to remember?
Before a noun, tanto changes to tanta, tantos, or tantas and is followed by como.
What is another important A2 pattern?
After a verb, tanto remains unchanged and compares how much or how often actions happen.
How can I practise Spanish quantity comparisons?
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