What does mejor in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word mejor in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use mejor in Spanish.

The word mejor in Spanish means better, better than, better than, better, advisable, the best thing about, the best thing, ought to do, be better, maybe, perhaps, maybe, perhaps, to the highest bidder, to the highest bidder, much better, much better, start to feel better, start feeling better, the more the better, the more the merrier, give the best of yourself, give your best, give your all, as much as, two heads are better than one, best ever, the best day of your life, in the best-case scenario, in 's finest moment, even better than, get better, the best thing is that, the best is still to come, the best is yet to come, do the best you can, do your best, let sleeping dogs lie, best friend, or rather, as good as it gets, can't beat it, we'd better call it off, better the devil you know than the devil you don't, I better keep my mouth shut, I should keep my mouth shut, even better, I should go, all the better, so much the better, better than ever, a thousand times better, go to a better place, be knackered, be on the blink, give your best, bring out the best in yourself, I wish you all the best, live as well as possible, live as well as possible. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word mejor

better

adjetivo de una sola terminación (superior en calidad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Este pastel está bueno, pero el que hace mi abuela es mejor.

This cake is good, but the one my grandmother makes is better.

better than

locución adjetiva (comparativo: preferible)

Estoy leyendo un libro mejor que el que me habías prestado. Prevenir es mejor que lamentar.

Better safe than sorry.

better than

locución adverbial (comparativo: más bien)

Pedro pinta mejor que Diana. Mi hermano cocina mejor que yo.

My brother cooks better than me.

better, advisable

adverbio (aconsejar, proponer)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Mira, mejor dejarlo porque no merece la pena.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. You might as well forget about winning the match because he's unbeatable.

the best thing about

locución pronominal (lo más valioso de)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Ver a mi familia feliz fue lo mejor del viaje.

Seeing my family happy was the best thing about the trip.

the best thing

locución pronominal (lo más valioso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Me encanta mi nuevo trabajo, y lo mejor es que puedo ir a la oficina caminando.

I love my new job and the best thing is that I can walk to work.

ought to do

locución verbal (resultar preferible que)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Será mejor que nos levantemos temprano si no queremos perder el tren.

We ought to get up early so we don't miss the train.

be better

locución verbal (resultar preferible)

Para hacer este trabajo, es mejor seguir ciertas precauciones de seguridad.

To do this job, it's better to follow certain safety precautions.

maybe, perhaps

locución adverbial (tal vez, es posible) (indicative)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Si mañana hace buen tiempo a lo mejor iré a nadar. En otras circunstancias a lo mejor hubiera dicho la verdad.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I might (or: may) go for a walk later if I don't feel too tired.

maybe, perhaps

locución adverbial (coloquial (podría ser que) (subjunctive)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

En otras circunstancias a lo mejor hubiera dicho la verdad.

Under other circumstances maybe (or: perhaps) he would have told the truth.

to the highest bidder

locución adverbial (a quien dé más dinero)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Voy a vender mi casa al mejor postor, a quien más millones me dé.

to the highest bidder

locución adverbial (figurado (a quien dé más beneficio)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Me ofrezco al mejor postor, a quien me dé un contrato o me deje publicar lo que yo quiera.

much better

locución adverbial (énfasis: mucho mejor)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Esta vez la obra salió bastante mejor que la vez anterior.

This time round the play turned out much better than last time.

much better

locución adjetiva (énfasis: mucho mejor)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Su informe es bastante mejor que el tuyo.

Her report is much better than yours.

start to feel better, start feeling better

(empezar a restablecerse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

the more the better

expresión (pondera intensidad)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

En cuestiones de dinero, cuanto más, mejor.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Please bring your partner to the party. The more the merrier!

the more the merrier

expresión (los grupos grandes son mejores)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Me alegra que Pedro y Ana traigan a sus cinco hijos a la fiesta de Navidad: cuantos más, mejor.

give the best of yourself, give your best, give your all

locución verbal (esforzarse al máximo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Siempre dio lo mejor de sí mismo, por eso es un gran pintor.

He always gave his all and that's why he's a great painter.

as much as

locución adverbial (lo mejor posible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Tratemos de convivir de la mejor manera posible.

Let's try to get on as well as possible.

two heads are better than one

expresión (pro del trabajo en grupo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Trabajar juntos facilita la tarea; dos cabezas piensan mejor que una.

Working together makes the job easier; two heads are better than one.

best ever

locución nominal con flexión de género (informal (persona excelente en algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Este recital ha demostrado que Jaime es el mejor de todos los tiempos.

That recital showed that Jaime is the best ever.

the best day of your life

locución nominal masculina (informal (la experiencia más alegre)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Cuando mi hija se graduó de doctora, fue el mejor día de mi vida.

When my daughter graduated as a doctor, it was the best day of my life.

in the best-case scenario

locución adverbial (en el mejor supuesto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Con este tránsito no lograremos llegar antes de que empiece la película; en el mejor de los casos llegaremos un poco antes de la próxima función.

With this traffic, we are not going to arrive before the movie begins; in the best-case scenario, we will arrive a little before the next showing.

in 's finest moment

expresión (en su climax)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

even better than

locución adjetiva (aún mejor que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

La terapia le sirvió incluso mejor que una operación.

The therapy helped him even better than an operation.

get better

locución verbal (mejorar, progresar)

La empresa va a mejor desde que cambiaron los dueños.

The company is getting better since the change in management.

the best thing is that

expresión (lo más bueno es que)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Lo mejor es que el hotel ofrece una cena gratis a sus huéspedes.

The best thing is that the hotel offers free a dinner to its guests.

the best is still to come, the best is yet to come

expresión (aún falta lo mejor)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

No desesperes, lo mejor está por llegar.

Don't worry; the best is still to come.

do the best you can, do your best

locución adjetiva (mejor manera posible)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Está muy sucio, pero vamos a dejarlo lo mejor que se pueda.

It's very dirty, but we'll do the best we can (or: do our best).

let sleeping dogs lie

expresión (coloquial (asunto: no es recomendable tratarlo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

best friend

locución nominal con flexión de género (amistad muy cercana)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Mi mejor amigo conoce todos mis secretos.

My best friend knows all my secrets.

or rather

locución adverbial (puntualización)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Eres muy bueno en tu trabajo; mejor dicho, eres el mejor.

You're very good at your work; or rather, you're the best.

as good as it gets, can't beat it

expresión (insuperable)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Vacaciones en el Caribe, mejor imposible.

Holidays in the Caribbean, you can't beat it!

we'd better call it off

expresión (vale más que dejemos lo nuestro) (relationship)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Martín, creo que ya no te quiero, mejor lo dejamos.

Martin, I don't think I love you anymore, we'd better call it off.

better the devil you know than the devil you don't

expresión (temor a lo desconocido)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

No quiero otro jefe, mejor malo conocido que bueno por conocer.

I don't want another boss, but better the devil you know than the devil you don't.

I better keep my mouth shut, I should keep my mouth shut

expresión (es preferible que me calle)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mejor me callo y no te digo lo que pienso o te lastimaré.

I better keep my mouth shut and not tell you what I think or I'll hurt you.

even better

expresión (pues mejor aún)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

¿Me dan vacaciones y me pagan el hotel? ¡Mejor me lo pones!

They give me holidays and pay for my hotel? Even better!

I should go

expresión (es preferible que me vaya)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mejor me voy antes de que se largue a llover.

I should go before it starts to rain.

all the better, so much the better

expresión (coloquial (mucho mejor)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Tenerlos de vuelta con nosotros es mejor que mejor.

To have them back with us is better than good.

better than ever

locución adverbial (jamás así de bien)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Después de que me operaron, me siento mejor que nunca.

After they operated on me, I feel better than ever.

a thousand times better

locución adverbial (mucho mejor)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Este colegio es mil veces mejor que el otro.

This school is a thousand times better than the other.

go to a better place

locución verbal (morir, fallecer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El vecino que estaba grave ya pasó a mejor vida.

be knackered, be on the blink

locución verbal (estropearse) (UK, informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mi computadora pasó a mejor vida, necesito comprar otra.

give your best

locución verbal (dar la mejor imagen)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El candidato presentó la mejor cara que pudo antes de las elecciones.

The candidate gave his best in the lead-up to the elections.

bring out the best in yourself

locución verbal (mostrar lo mejor de si mismo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Tomás saca lo mejor de sí mismo lo dejan concentrarse.

Tom brings out the best in himself if people let him focus.

I wish you all the best

expresión (buena suerte)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Que te vaya bien en tu viaje; te deseo todo lo mejor.

I hope your trip goes well; I wish you all the best.

live as well as possible

locución verbal (disfrutar la vida)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Ahorraron toda su vida; ahora viven lo mejor que se puede.

They saved all their lives and now they live as well as possible.

live as well as possible

locución verbal (vivir tan bien como es posible)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Aunque gana poco, siempre hace por vivir lo mejor que se puede.

Even though he doesn't earn much, he does everything to live as well as possible.

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