If I say my mom is younger than my dad do I say it this way? Mi madre es menor de mi padre? or do I say Mi madre es menor?

Question

If I say my mom is younger than my dad do I say it this way? Mi madre es menor de mi padre? or do I say Mi madre es menor?

Thank you I'm really confused on this one.

Answer 1

Mi madre es menor que mi padre. OR you could also stress "younger" by saying: "Mi madre es más joven que mi padre."

menor implies younger to a degree
más joven implies a greater disparity in their ages

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Answer 2

Thanks a million-I really appreciate it

Answer 3

To correctly express the statement "My mom is younger than my dad" in Spanish, you can say "Mi madre es menor que mi padre." This phrase translates directly to "My mom is younger than my dad."

Here's an explanation of the components of this sentence:

- "Mi madre" means "my mom."
- "Es" means "is."
- "Menor que" means "younger than."
- "Mi padre" means "my dad."

By using the complete phrase "Mi madre es menor que mi padre," you clearly indicate the comparison between your mom and dad. If you only say "Mi madre es menor," it could be understood as "My mom is younger," without specifying who she is younger than.