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"Less" is a form of "less", an adjective which is often translated as "menos". "Without" is a preposition which is often translated as "sin". Learn more about the difference between "less" and "without" below.
less()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. menos
Your neighbor's dog has less hair than yours.El perro de tu vecino tiene menos pelo que el tuyo.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
without()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
2. (literary) (outside)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. fuera de
There is a crowd without the castle gates, my lord.Hay una muchedumbre fuera de las puertas del castillo, señor.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (literary) (outside)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
