English–Spanish
“older” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈʝoɾ/
Example
Mi hermano es mayor que yo.
My brother is older than me.
How to say “older” in Spanish
“Older” in Spanish is mayor.
An older person and a younger person shown side by side to compare age.
Example sentences with mayor
La persona mayor necesita ayuda para cruzar la calle.
The older person needs help crossing the street.
Tips for using mayor
- Spanish mayor is identical in form to English mayor but is an adjective meaning older; the Spanish word for a city mayor is alcalde.