A2Lesson 7: Comparisons & Connectors
Portuguese superlatives express the highest or lowest degree using two systems: analytical (o/a mais + adjective) and synthetic (special forms like ótimo), with Brazilian Portuguese favoring colloquial intensifiers and exaggerated expressions over formal superlatives.
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article + mais/menos + adjective (+ de + group)
| Pattern | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| o mais ADJ | o mais caro | the most expensive |
| a mais ADJ | a mais bonita | the most beautiful |
| os mais ADJ | os mais inteligentes | the most intelligent (masc.) |
| as mais ADJ | as mais rápidas | the fastest (fem.) |
| o menos ADJ | o menos importante | the least important |
