In Spanish there are two ways to say "More/less than":
1. Using DE
Más de = More than
Menos de = Less/Fewer than
These forms will be used when we talk about quantities.
Have a look and listen to the following examples:
Tengo más de diez caramelos en mi bolso.
I have more than ten sweets in my handbag.
He tardado menos de una hora en llegar.
It took me less than one hour to get here.
2. Using QUE
Más que = More than
Menos que = Less/Fewer than
These forms will be used when we talk about comparisons.
Have a look and listen to the following examples:
See also Using más/menos for more/less/fewer as adjectives, pronouns and adverbs
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