Breakdown of Ese cráter es extensísimo, más grande que una ciudad.
ser
to be
una
a, an (feminine)
la ciudad
the city
grande
big
Questions & Answers about Ese cráter es extensísimo, más grande que una ciudad.
How is the word extensísimo formed from extenso?
To form the absolute superlative, you drop the final vowel of the adjective (in this case, the o in extenso) and add the suffix -ísimo. Since cráter is masculine singular, the ending matches it. Also, notice that all words ending in -ísimo or -ísima always take a written accent on the first i.
What is the difference between saying extensísimo and muy extenso?
Both mean 'very extensive' or 'extremely extensive', but using the -ísimo suffix adds a stronger emotional emphasis or dramatic effect. It sounds a bit more expressive and absolute than just putting muy in front of the adjective.
Why is it más grande que instead of using the irregular comparative mayor?
When talking strictly about physical size, you generally use the regular comparative más grande que (bigger than). The irregular comparative mayor que is typically reserved for comparing age (older than) or significance (greater than).
Why do we use es instead of está to describe the crater's size?