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"More" is an adjective which is often translated as "más", and "else" is an adverb which is also often translated as "más". Learn more about the difference between "more" and "else" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. más
We need more sugar to make the cookies.Necesitamos más azúcar para hacer las galletas.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. más
This movie is more interesting than your book.Esta película es más interesante que tu libro.
a. más
Could you behave more politely?¿Podrías comportarte con más educación?
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
He does not live here any more.Ya no vive aquí.
We will meet them no more.No volveremos a encontrarnos con ellos.
a. más
I won't do it any more; I promise.No lo haré más, lo prometo.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. más
Children, don't fight over the pencils! There are lots more in the box.¡Niños, no se peleen por los lápices! Hay muchos más en la caja.
a. más
You spent more than me at the mall.Gastaste más que yo en el centro comercial.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. más
Are you looking for anyone else to help you organize the party?¿Estás buscando a alguien más para ayudarte con la organización de la fiesta?
b. otro
Where else is there a train station in this city?¿En qué otro lugar hay una estación de tren en esta ciudad?
a. más
If I need something else, I'll let you know.Si necesito algo más, te lo haré saber.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Don't look down or else you might fall off the edge of the cliff.No mires para abajo o puedes caer por el borde del precipicio.
It must be important, or else she wouldn't have called you in the middle of the night.Ha de ser importante; si no, no te hubiera llamado en medio de la noche.
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