mayor
older; eldest
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/maˈʝoɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Mayor' is the respectful way to refer to elderly people in Spanish. 'Persona mayor' is preferred over 'viejo' (old). The oldest sibling ('el/la mayor') traditionally holds responsibility for younger siblings. 'Hacerse mayor' means to grow up.
📝 Example Sentences
Soy el hermano mayor de la familia.
I am the oldest brother in the family.
Las personas mayores merecen respeto.
Older people deserve respect.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | mayor |
| masculine | mayor |
| feminine_plural | mayores |
| masculine_plural | mayores |