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"Less" is a form of "less", an adjective which is often translated as "menos". "Lesser" is an adjective which is often translated as "menor". Learn more about the difference between "lesser" and "less" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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Students' participation will depend, to a greater or lesser extent, on how much free time they have.La participación de los alumnos dependerá, en mayor o menor grado, del tiempo libre del que dispongan.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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Your neighbor's dog has less hair than yours.El perro de tu vecino tiene menos pelo que el tuyo.
a. menos
I have less than thirty dollars.Tengo menos de treinta dólares.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
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a. menos
Sarah decided to work less on weekends to relax.Sarah decidió trabajar menos los fines de semana para relajarse.
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Don't think less of me for acting that way.No pienses menos de mi por actuar de esa manera.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
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a. menos
Ten less seven is three.Diez menos siete son tres.
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The total comes to $200, less the discount.El total sale en $200, menos el descuento.
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