y más
/i mas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "and more" is translated into Spanish as y más.
y más is used to indicate that there are additional items or details beyond those already mentioned.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the conjunction y (and) and the comparative adverb más (more).
Which one should you use?
While y más can mean "and more" as an addition to a list, más y más is the specific construction used to express continuous increase or progression.
How do you pronounce it?
/i mas/
Did you know?
- The word más is often confused with mas without an accent, which is a literary way to say 'but' instead of 'more'.
- The word más shares a common ancestor with the English word 'master', as both originate from the Latin 'magis' meaning 'more'.
- The conjunction y changes to e if the next word begins with the sound 'i' to avoid a repetitive vowel sound.
Examples in context
- Él hablaba más y más fuerte.He spoke more and more loudly.This sentence shows how to use y más to describe an increasing volume of speech.Tatoeba #1914541 by marcelostockle, translation #772838 by marloncori
- Estás más y más bonita cada día.You get more and more beautiful every day.This sentence uses y más to describe a continuous increase in beauty.Tatoeba #3608302 by cueyayotl, translation #2045853 by CK
- Tom seguía confundiéndose más y más.Tom kept getting more and more confused.This sentence uses y más to describe an increasing state of confusion.Tatoeba #1239424 by marcelostockle, translation #1239173 by CK
- Ofrecemos libros, revistas y másWe offer books, magazines, and more
- Tenemos una amplia gama de productos: camisas, pantalones, zapatos y así sucesivamenteWe have a wide range of products: shirts, pants, shoes, and so on
- En este supermercado encuentras frutas, verduras, bebidas y mucho másIn this supermarket, you'll find fruits, vegetables, drinks, and much more
- Fuimos a la playa y jugamos voleibol, fútbol y todo esoWe went to the beach and played volleyball, soccer, and all that
- Vamos a la tienda a comprar dulces, chocolates y demásLet's go to the store to buy candies, chocolates, and more
- Me gusta la música de rock, pop, electrónica y más.I like rock, pop, electronic music, and more.
- Voy a ir de compras para comprar ropa, zapatos y demás.I'm going shopping to buy clothes, shoes, and more.
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Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about a party plan.
- MaríaTraeré papas, refrescos y más.I will bring chips, sodas, and more.
- DanielEso suena muy bien, María.That sounds great, María.
- MaríaTambién habrá música y más sorpresas.There will also be music and more surprises.
- Daniel¡No puedo esperar!I can't wait!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
