More
Use this to say 'a little more'. It's a softer, very common way to ask for more of something.
Means 'another' or 'one more'. Use 'otro' for masculine nouns (otro café) and 'otra' for feminine nouns (otra cerveza).
Means 'in addition' or 'besides'. Use it to add a new piece of information, not to ask for more of a physical item.
I want more water, please.
The child needs a little more time.
Can you give me another chair? This one is broken.
The hotel is good. In addition, it's cheap.
The food is delicious. I want more!
The word 'más' is universal and is the standard way to say 'more' in all Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Spain.
While 'más' is standard, it's very common in casual settings to hear phrases like '¿Me regalas un poco más de jugo?' (Literally: 'Can you gift me a little more juice?'). This is a polite, local way of asking for something.
No variation. 'Más' is the standard term used in all contexts.
Saying 'más de' when requesting more of something. — Incorrect: 'Quiero más de agua.' Correct: 'Quiero más agua.' — Use 'más' directly before a noun. 'Más de' is used for comparisons, like 'más de cinco dólares' (more than five dollars).
Confusing 'más' with 'otro'. — 'Quiero más café' vs. 'Quiero otro café.' — 'Más café' means you want more coffee in your current cup (a refill). 'Otro café' means you want a completely new, separate cup of coffee.
Using 'mayor' for quantity. — Incorrect: 'Quiero mayor comida.' Correct: 'Quiero más comida.' — 'Mayor' means 'bigger' or 'older' (for people). It does not mean 'more' in quantity. Always use 'más' for quantity.
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