When using superlatives, how does one say "out of?"

Question

When using superlatives, how do I say " Subject is the -est out of"

I know when you use comparatives, you use this form "mas o menos + adjective + que" but what about superlatives when you want to say something is the best out of (a group)?

Please help! Thanks!

Answer 1

Both comparatives and superlatives use "más", but the latter also use the definite article:

Es más listo que Luis = He is smarter than Luis

Es el más listo de la clase = He is the smartest of the class

So "de la/el" is the answer to my question, right? I am confused... - QueenT26, Jul 27, 2011

I think you are right QueenT26- I believe that is how it is expressed in Spanish. - Acelata, Jul 27, 2011

Answer 2

Es lo mejor de todos. It is the best of all.