Spanish B2 · Day 38

Day 38: Cercanías urbanas — Comparative de versus que

What you'll learn

Grammar: Comparative de versus que
Reading: El primer cercanías del alba
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Grammar point: Comparative de versus que

At the B2 level, you'll often want to compare fares, times and crowds with real precision. This is where the choice between "que" and "de" after "más" or "menos" becomes incredibly useful! "Que" sets two things side by side; "de" introduces a number or a clause.

Key vocabulary (8 of 18 words)

compostar el billete – To punch a ticket
rezagarse – To fall behind
el viajero de diario / la viajera de diario – Commuter
el pico de demanda – Peak demand
accesible – Accessible (e.g., for wheelchairs)
la red de cercanías – Commuter network
el refuerzo de trenes – extra train service
el empalme asegurado – guaranteed connection

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