you are shorter than he is

you are shorter than he is
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. eres más bajo que él
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You are shorter than he is by a few inches.Eres más bajo que él por unas pulgadas.
b. es más bajo que él
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You are shorter than he is, and I believe you are better suited for the part in the play.Usted es más bajo que él, y creo que es más adecuado para el papel en la obra.
c. eres más chaparro que él
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
I'm taller than Alonzo. - No, you are shorter than he is.Soy más alto que Alonzo. - No, tú eres más chaparro que él.
d. es más chaparro que él
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
You are shorter than he is. I don't think his coat will fit you.Usted es más chaparro que él. No creo que su abrigo le servirá.
a. son más bajos que él
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You are shorter than he is. He has an advantage on the court.Son más bajos que él. Él tiene una ventaja en la cancha.
b. son más chaparros que él
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You are shorter than he is. Is he older than you?Son más chaparros que él. ¿Él es mayor que ustedes?
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