Mejor (en. Better)

/meˈxoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That surpasses another in quality, value, or merit.

This is the best car I have driven.

Este es el mejor coche que he conducido.

More favorable or desirable in comparison to another thing.

She makes the best decisions at her job.

Ella toma las mejores decisiones en su trabajo.

It is used to express an improvement or superiority.

This year the results were better than those of last year.

Este año los resultados fueron mejores que los del anterior.

From Latin 'melius', which means 'better' or 'superior'.

better late than never

It is preferable to arrive late than not to arrive at all.

mejor tarde que nunca

to be better

Referring to the improvement in health or in a person's situation.

estar mejor

the best of the best

The most excellent or of the highest quality.

lo mejor de lo mejor

to improve

To make something better.

mejorar

improvement

Increase in the quality or state of something.

mejoría

enhancer

That improves or perfects something.

mejorador

Cooler

Yesterday I went to a concert and it was better than the last one.

Ayer fui a un concierto y estuvo mejor que el último.

More awesome

That place is the best, there’s always good music.

Ese lugar es el mejor, siempre hay buena música.