What is the Spanish word for "less"?

Learn how to say "less" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

less

Spanish

menos

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Examples of how to use "less" in Spanish

English
You should spend less money on clothes.
Spanish
Deberías gastar menos dinero en ropa.
English
I have less time today than yesterday.
Spanish
Tengo menos tiempo hoy que ayer.
English
She uses less sugar in her tea.
Spanish
Ella usa menos azúcar en su té.
English
This bag weighs less than that one.
Spanish
Esta bolsa pesa menos que esa.
English
He speaks less loudly in the library.
Spanish
Él habla más bajito en la biblioteca.

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