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"Worst" is an adjective which is often translated as "peor", and "worse" is an adjective which is also often translated as "peor". Learn more about the difference between "worst" and "worse" below.
worst(
wuhrst
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. peor
Yesterday was the worst day of my life.Ayer fue el peor día de mi vida.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. peor
My brother dances worst of all the siblings.Mi hermano baila peor que todos los demás hermanos.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. lo peor
Don't worry. The worst is over.No te preocupes. Ya pasó lo peor.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. vencer
The Dodgers were determined they weren't going to let themselves be worsted by the Giants this time.Los Dodgers estaban decididos a no dejarse vencer por los Giants esta vez.
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worse(
wuhrs
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. peor
I am in a worse position than yesterday.Estoy en una posición peor que ayer.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. peor
They played worse than ever.Jugaron peor que nunca.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el peor
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The weather took a terrible turn for the worse.El tiempo hizo un cambio terrible a peor.
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