Learn how to form the Spanish superlative with -ísimo
When we want to say "extremely [adjective/adverb]" in Spanish, we sometimes use the endings -ísimo, -ísima, -ísimos, -ísimas, as an alternative to muy, super, realmente; for example: muy caro, super caro, realmente caro, carísimo.
For superlatives that are regular or semi-regular see Spanish superlatives -ísimo with adjectives ending in a single vowel, -io, -l and -ar.
In this lesson we are going to explain some irregularities to do with consonant changes with some specific adjectives: ending in -co, -go, -ble, -z , -or and -n.
Spanish superlative of adjectives that end in -co
In the example above, the adjective rico ends in -co, and this ending is replaced by -qu before it takes the ending -ísimo.
Spanish superlative of ajectives that end in -go
In the example above, the adjective largo ends in -go, and this ending is replaced by -gu before it takes the ending -ísima.
Spanish superlative of adjectives that end in -ble
In this case, the adjective amable ends in -ble, and this ending is replaced by -bil before it takes the ending -ísimos.
Spanish superlative of adjectives that end in -z
In this case, the adjective feliz ends in -z, and this ending is replaced by -c before it takes the ending -ísimas.
The consonant changes apply to all forms of the superlative -ísimo, -ísima, -ísimos, -ísimas
Spanish superlative of adjectives that end in -or and -n
See how the adjective trabajador in the superlative form adds a -c to the suffix: -císimos
See how the adjective joven in the superlative form adds a -c to the suffix: -císimas
See also Superlativo How to say the most / the least + adjective in Spanish (superlatives) and Spanish superlatives -ísimo with adjectives ending in a single vowel, -io, -l and -ar
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