el más

el más(
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mahs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(superlative)
a. the most
Este modelo es el más caro que tenemos.This model is the most expensive one we have.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Javier se cree el más inteligente de la clase, pero no lo es.Javier thinks he's the smartest person in the class, but he isn't.
El rancho de mi familia es el más grande en toda la provincia.My family's ranch is the biggest one in the whole province.
2.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(comparative)
a. the more
Tu hermano siempre fue el más interesante de los dos.Your brother was always the more interesting of the two of you.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Entre Paco y Fernanda, Paco es el más simpático.Between Paco and Fernanda, Paco is the friendlier one.
¿En cuál problema quieres que nos enfoquemos? - Abordemos el más complicado primero.Which problem do you want us to focus on first? - Let's tackle the harder one first.
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