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Comparative vs Superlative

Adjective ----- comparative

One syllable words: adjective + ER


I am happier today = eu sou mais feliz.
Than = do que
I am taller than Natalia but I am smaller than André.
English is easier than French.

Two or more syllable words: more + adjective


Apple is more expensive than LG.
She is more polite today.

Adjective ------ superlative (o maxímo de um adjetivo)

One syllable words: the adjective + EST


I am the happiest person in the world = eu sou o mais feliz.
Bruno is the tallest in class = Bruno é o mais alto da classe.
English is the easiest language = Ingles é a língua mais fácil.

Two or more syllable words: the most + adjective


Apple the most expensive computer brand in my opinion.
He is the most polite person I know.

Good = better / best


Bad = worse / worst
Crispy

Fancy

This is a fancy shoe. (adj)


I fancy a hot-dog today. (verb)

Go on = continue
Went on = continued

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