Understanding Superlative Adjectives in Português
Superlative adjectives in Português are words we use to describe something that is the most or the least in a group. It's like saying someone is the tallest, the smallest, or the most beautiful among their friends.
Types of Superlative Adjectives
Important Points
- Absolute Superlative
- Relative Superlative
The Absolute Superlative is used when something has a quality to a very high degree, without comparing it to anything else. We often add '-íssimo' or '-íssima' to the adjective, like 'bonitíssimo' for very beautiful.
Examples
- A casa é grandíssima.
- O bolo está deliciosíssimo.
The Relative Superlative is used to compare one thing to others in a group. We use 'mais' (more) or 'menos' (less) before the adjective, along with 'de' to show the group.
Examples
- Ela é a mais alta da turma.
- Este é o carro menos caro da loja.
Some adjectives have irregular superlatives, which means they change completely instead of just adding '-íssimo' or '-íssima'. For example, 'bom' becomes 'ótimo' for very good.
Examples
- Este livro é ótimo.
- A comida está pessíma.
Important Points
- Irregular Superlatives: 'bom' to 'ótimo', 'mau' to 'pessimo'
- Regular Superlatives: Add '-íssimo' or '-íssima' for absolute, use 'mais/menos' for relative