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How to Say ‘The waves are smaller.’ in Spain Spanish

Las olas son más pequeñas.

laz OH-lahs sohn mahs peh-KEH-nyahs

[laz OH-lahs sohn mahs peh-KEH-nyahs]

Phrase Breakdown

Las olas

laz OH-lahs

The waves

The 's' of 'las' links into 'olas': la-SO-las. The 'h' sound does not exist here, and the 'o' is short and pure.

Example

Las olas son grandes.

The waves are big.

Words in this phrase

Las

[laz]

The

A definite article to specify particular entities.

Example

Las casas son bellas.

The houses are beautiful.

olas

[OH-lahs]

waves

Plural of 'ola', a wave in the sea.

Example

Me gustan las olas.

I like the waves.

son más pequeñas.

sohn mahs peh-KEH-nyahs

are smaller.

'Son' comes from 'ser'. 'Más pequeñas' means 'smaller'. Remember the 'ny' sound of 'ñ'.

Example

Mis maletas son más pequeñas.

My suitcases are smaller.

Words in this phrase

son

[sohn]

are

A verb used to describe a state or condition of the subject.

Example

Ellos son felices.

They are happy.

más

[mahs]

Comparative adverb or adjective meaning 'more.'

Example

Quiero un rol 'Más' visible dentro de la empresa.

I want a more visible role within the company.

pequeñas

[peh-KEH-nyahs]

small

Feminine plural of 'pequeño'.

Example

Las tablas pequeñas son rápidas.

Small boards are fast.

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