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"More" is an adjective which is often translated as "más", and "less than" is a phrase which is often translated as "menos que". Learn more about the difference between "more" and "less than" below.
more(
mor
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (additional)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
4. (longer)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word 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 pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
6. (additional)
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.
less than(
lehs
thehn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (comparison)
a. menos que
She is skinnier than her brother, because she eats less than he does.Ella es más flaca que su hermano, porque ella come menos que él.
2. (colloquial) (comparison)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. menos de (with numbers)
Don't worry. I will arrive in less than ten minutes.No te preocupes. Llegaré en menos de diez minutos.
