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    Mayores (en. Older)

    /maˈjoɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals who are adults or elderly.
    Elderly individuals often have more life experience.
    Los mayores suelen tener más experiencia en la vida.
    The term used to refer to adults in general.
    The elderly should be treated with respect.
    Los mayores deben ser tratados con respeto.
    In some communities, it refers to the elderly.
    The older people in the village meet every week.
    Los mayores del pueblo se reúnen cada semana.
    adjective
    Having greater age or being superior in some sense.
    She is the oldest sister of the three.
    Ella es la hermana mayores de los tres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'maior', meaning 'larger' or 'older'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to care for the elderly
    To provide care and support for older individuals.
    cuidar de los mayores
    rights of the elderly
    Referring to laws and policies that protect older individuals.
    derechos de los mayores
    respect for the elderly
    Attitude of consideration towards those of greater age.
    respeto a los mayores

    Related Words

    elderly
    Person of advanced age.
    anciano
    age
    Number of years a person has lived.
    edad
    youth
    Period of life between childhood and adulthood.
    juventud

    Slang Meanings

    older people
    We saw a group of elderly people in the park.
    Vimos a un grupo de mayores en el parque.
    grandma
    My grandma always tells me stories from her youth.
    Mi abue siempre me cuenta historias de su juventud.
    old person
    Don't be so old, get on the roller coaster.
    No seas tan viejo, súbete a la montaña rusa.