Form
| Structure | Example |
|---|
| The + comparative, the + comparative | The more you practice, the better you speak. |
| comparative + and + comparative (short adjectives) | It's getting colder and colder. |
| more and more + long adjective | It's getting more and more difficult. |
Use
- Two things change together: The earlier we leave, the sooner we arrive. The less you worry, the better you sleep.
- Gradual change: Prices are getting higher and higher. The story became more and more interesting.
- Short sayings: The sooner, the better. The more, the merrier.
Watch out
- Both halves need the:
The more you study, better you do → The more you study, the better you do. - Use comparatives, not superlatives:
The most you practice, the best you play → The more you practice, the better you play. - Short adjective:
more and more cold → colder and colder.
En español
The + comparativo, the + comparativo = cuanto más ..., más / mejor ...: The more you practice, the better you speak. Comparativo + and + comparativo = cambio gradual: colder and colder (cada vez más frío).
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