Spanish Conversation · Level 9
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Spanish word
mayor
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈʝoɾ/
Meaning
- adjectiveolder
Example
Mi hermano es mayor que yo.
My brother is older than me.
More examples
La persona mayor necesita ayuda para cruzar la calle.
The older person needs help crossing the street.
Core concept
An older person and a younger person shown side by side to compare age.
Common phrases
hermano mayor
older brother
persona mayor
older person
hijo mayor
older son
Similar words
viejo: Old in age, showing clear signs of aging or long life.
adulto: Physically and socially mature; an adult person.
anciano: Very old in age, regarded as elderly and often frail.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para decir que alguien tiene edad superior a otra persona.
Word origin
Comes from Latin maior 'greater', the comparative of magnus, and is retained in Spanish to mark someone of greater age or rank.
Usage tips
- Spanish mayor is identical in form to English mayor but is an adjective meaning older; the Spanish word for a city mayor is alcalde.
Other meanings
- largeradjective
- eldernoun
Related words
- mayoríamajoritynoun
- mayoritariomajorityadjective