Spanish word

majo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaxo/

Meaning

  • adjectivefriendly

Example

Mi vecino es muy majo.

My neighbor is very friendly.

Illustration for majo (friendly)

More examples

¡Qué majo!

What a friendly person!

Core concept

A warm, down-to-earth person who puts others at ease.

Common phrases

  • qué majo

    what a friendly person

  • parece majo

    seems friendly

Similar words

simpático: Outgoing friendliness that makes a person immediately likable.
agradable: Agreeable presence that makes being together feel pleasant and easy.
amable: Kind, polite way of treating people with attentiveness and respect.
afable: Soft-spoken, approachable attitude that feels warm and easy to address.

Definition in Spanish

Calificativo coloquial para alguien que causa buena impresión por su trato afable y sencillo.

Word origin

Majo originates in 18th-19th-century Spain as a colloquial label for dress and manners and later broadens to describe a warm, unpretentious person, although its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Used widely in everyday Spain as a casual compliment; use majo/maja to match gender and note that tone or context can make it sarcastic.

Other meanings

  • niceadjective

Opposites

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