Plus (en. Plus)

/plu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
It is used to indicate an increase or addition.
She wants to eat more of the cake.
Ella quiere comer plus de pastel.
In mathematics, it is used for addition.
Two plus two equals four.
Dos plus dos son cuatro.
To express better or greater quality.
This movie is more interesting than the previous one.
Esta película es plus interesante que la anterior.

Etymology

From Latin 'plus', meaning 'more'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

more than enough
Indicates that there is more than necessary.
plus que suficiente
further beyond
An expression meaning 'beyond', used to indicate going further.
plus ultra

Related Words

more
Indicates a greater quantity.
más
excess
Quantity that exceeds what is necessary.
exceso

Slang Meanings

To reinforce an adjective informally.
This is easier than I thought.
Esto es plus fácil de lo que pensaba.
Used in a context of boasting about quality or quantity.
This car is faster than the previous one.
Este coche es plus rápido que el anterior.