How to make comparisons II: Italian grammar lesson 134

In the previous lesson, we learned that to compare the qualities or properties of someone or something in Italian, we use the comparative form known as “il comparativo”. In this lesson, we will be discussing another method of forming the comparative in Italian, which involves using the phrase “PIÙ + adjective + CHE + second part of the comparison”.

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Il comparativo: Explained

In Italian, we form the comparative using the words più (more) and meno (less).

Luca è più nervoso che arrabbiato.

Luca is more nervous than he is angry.

È meno divertente giocare a calcio che a tennis.

It is less fun to play football than tennis.

Let’s take a look at the other possible way of forming the comparative in Italian:

  • PIÙ + adjective + CHE + second part of the comparison

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Più che / meno che: When to use

We use più + adjective + che when:

  • The second part of the comparison is another adjective.

Giorgio è più affascinante che bello.

Giorgio is more charming than he is handsome.

  • The second part of the comparison is preceded by a preposition.

È più interessante andare a teatro che al cinema.

It is more interesting to go to the theatre than to he cinema.

  • The second part of the comparison is a verb.

Nuotare è più stancante che camminare.

Swimming is more tiring than walking.

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Più che / meno che: Rules

The structure più ___ che ___ can also be used when the word between più and che is not an adjective.

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We use it when:

  • We compare two nouns or pronouns.

Rosa è più una sorella che una semplice amica.

Rosa is more of a sister than just a friend.

  • We compare two verbs or adverbs.

Mi piace più mangiare che cucinare!

I prefer to eat than to cook!

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Il comparativo: Examples

Now that you’ve learned how to use the structure più + ____ + che correctly, let’s have a look at some more examples of this form of comparative.

Remember, with this structure, the first term of comparison does not have to be an adjective, but can also be a verb, adverb, or noun.

Secondo te, correre è più stancante che nuotare?

What do you think, is running more tiring than swimming?

Pensavo Lucio fosse più uno scienziato che un professore.

I thought Lucio was more of a scientist than a professor.

Ho più sete che fame!

I am more hungry than I am thirsty!

Caterina è più furba che bella.

Caterina is more cunning than beautiful.

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FAQs on How to make comparisons II: Italian grammar lesson 134

How do you use Che in Italian?

The word "che" in Italian is a versatile part of speech that can function as a relative pronoun, an interrogative adjective and pronoun, an indefinite adjective and pronoun, a conjunction, an adverb, and more. It can be translated into English as "that" or "who", and is commonly used as both an interrogative adjective and pronoun.

How to do comparisons in Italian?

When comparing two entities in Italian, it is common to use the terms più (more) or meno (less) di to denote a difference in quality or aspect. This comparison can be made between people, places, objects, or abstract nouns.

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