In this Spanish grammar lesson, you will learn about mas vs más.
In this lesson you will learn about:
- mas vs más
- how mas vs más is used in sentences
- how you can quiz yourself on mas vs más
- how you can practice with flashcards on mas vs más
- how and why you should use the courses of Language Atlas to learn Spanish
By the end of the lesson, you will know all about mas vs más!
Table of Contents
Mas [Without Accent]
Mas means but.
It is the more formal version of pero (but).
In spoken language it is not used so often, but in writing you may see it.
Have a look at some examples:
Todos ellos aceptaron la invitación mas solo unos pocos vinieron al acto de inauguración.
All of them accepted the invitation but only a few of them came to the opening ceremony.
Mi madre no estaba mucho en casa mas nunca nos faltó de nada.
My mother was not at home much but we never lacked for anything.
Hace bastante calor mas no es algo insoportable.
It is quite hot but not unbearably so.
Más [With Accent]
Más means more.
It tends to be used in comparisons and will be used as a pronoun or an adjective.
Have a look at some examples:
Siempre me ha gustado más la playa que la montaña.
I have always liked the beach more than the mountains.
Esta semana tendré que trabajar un día más porque mi compañera está enferma.
This week I will have to work an extra day because my colleague is ill.
No digas más, esta noche lo celebraremos.
Say no more, we’ll celebrate tonight.
Example Sentences on Mas vs Más
This section of the lesson on mas vs más is about seeing the words used in sentences.
This is valuable because you can improve your understanding of mas vs más through examples.
Todos ellos aceptaron la invitación mas solo unos pocos vinieron al acto de inauguración.
All of them accepted the invitation but only a few of them came to the opening ceremony.
Mi madre no estaba mucho en casa mas nunca nos faltó de nada.
My mother was not at home much but we never lacked for anything.
Hace bastante calor mas no es algo insoportable.
It is quite hot but not unbearably so.
Siempre me ha gustado más la playa que la montaña.
I have always liked the beach more than the mountains.
Esta semana tendré que trabajar un día más porque mi compañera está enferma.
This week I will have to work an extra day because my colleague is ill.
No digas más, esta noche lo celebraremos.
Say no more, we’ll celebrate tonight.
Quiz Yourself on Mas vs Más
At the end of every lesson, you can do a small quiz.
You will see the sentences of the previous chapter.
You will either need to fill in the blanks, choose the correct multiple choice option, or both.
Once you are done the correct answer will be shown.
You can redo the quiz as many times as you want!
How to Practice With Flashcards for This Lesson
Using flashcards is an absolute necessity when it comes to learning a language!
It is the best way to memorize what you learn, you can personalize your progression because it adapts to your actions, and all flashcards have audio to improve your hearing and pronunciation.
Please read our article on how to learn a new language for more information on flashcards and the best way to learn a new language.
There are two ways to practice with Flashcards for this lesson.
- Anki
- The Flashcards in our Courses
Anki is a free software with which you can create and practice flashcards.
After you have downloaded Anki for free, you can get our Spanish B1 Anki Deck.
This Anki Deck contains 2,052 flashcards with which you can practice absolutely everything for Spanish B1.
All the flashcards have text, images, explanations, and audio.
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The Courses of Language Atlas
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