Questions & Answers about El purificador es hermético; es más, es muy práctico.
Why is es más used here instead of just saying y (and)?
Es más is a great conversational connector that means 'what's more,' 'furthermore,' or 'in fact.' It doesn't just link two facts; it emphasizes that the second fact is a stronger, more convincing, or added bonus point. It is much more expressive than a simple y. Why do we use es for both hermético and práctico instead of está?
We use ser (here as es) because being airtight (hermético) and practical (práctico) are inherent design features of this purifier. They are permanent characteristics of the product, not temporary conditions or states, which would require estar. Is it grammatically required to repeat the verb es after es más?
It is not strictly required, but it is the most natural way to phrase it. Es más acts as an introductory bridge phrase, and repeating the verb for the second clause (es muy práctico) gives the new point its own weight and makes the sentence flow perfectly. Can hermético be used to describe people, or is it only for objects?
Just like in English, while it literally means 'airtight' or 'watertight' for objects like a container or a purifier, it can absolutely be used figuratively. You can call someone una persona hermética if they are very secretive, closed off, or hard to read. Learn El purificador es hermético; es más, es muy práctico and more in Spanish
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