Adjective

mayor

mayor , - es

elder · senior

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Real-world usage & examples

elder, senior

"Mi hermano mayor vive en Madrid."

My older brother lives in Madrid.

"Es mayor que yo por tres años."

He's three years older than me.

"Cuando sea mayor, quiero ser médico."

When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.

larger, greater

"Necesito un tamaño mayor."

I need a bigger size.

"El problema es mayor de lo que pensaba."

The problem is bigger than I thought.

"La mayor parte del tiempo estoy trabajando."

Most of the time I'm working.

main, principal

"La plaza mayor está en el centro."

The main square is in the center.

"Es un problema de mayor importancia."

It's a problem of major importance.

"La calle mayor está cerrada."

The main street is closed.