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 Superlatives -ísimo with adjectives ending in -o, -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
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.
Adjectives 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.
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.
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
See also Superlativo How to say the most / the least + adjective (superlatives) and Superlatives -ísimo with adjectives ending in -o, -io, -l and -ar
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