Words to compare actions

Words to compare actions

Comparing Actions

To compare actions in Spanish, you may use words like “más que” (more than), “menos que” (less than), “tan…como” (as…as), and “tanto como” (as much as).
Another useful phrase to remember is “al igual que”, which means ‘just like’ or ‘the same as’. Example: “Ella estudia al igual que su hermano” - “She studies just like her brother.”

Illustrating Similarity

To illustrate similarity between actions, use the word “igualmente” which means ‘similarly’ or ‘in the same way’. Example: “Igualmente, acabamos la tarea en casa” - “Similarly, we finish the task at home.”

Opposing Actions

To oppose actions, you can use “en cambio” (on the other hand), “sin embargo” (however), and “a pesar de” (despite).

Comparing Degrees of Actions

In order to show a difference in degree between two actions, use “más… que” for ‘more… than’ and “menos… que” for ‘less… than’. Example: “Corro más rápido que tú” - “I run faster than you.”
To show that actions are carried out to the same degree, use “tan… como” (as… as) or “tanto/a/os/as… como” (as much… as). Example: “Ella es tan inteligente como él” - “She is as intelligent as he is.”

Comparing Quantities

When comparing quantities, use “tanto/a/os/as” plus the noun you’re comparing, followed by “como”. Example: “Tiene tantos libros como yo” - “He/She has as many books as I do.”

Negative Comparisons and Decision Expressions

For negative comparisons (not as…as), use “no tan… como”. Example: “No es tan alto como su hermano” - “He is not as tall as his brother.”
To express “neither…nor”, use “ni…ni”. Example: “Ni canta ni baila” - “He/she neither sings nor dances.”
To express “either…or”, use “o…o”. Example: “O estudias o apruebas” - “Either study or pass.”

Note: Remember that understanding and practising these comparison tools will help you create more complex sentences in Spanish, thereby improving your writing and speaking skills.