mayor

adjective

· #15 most common adjective
1

older

"Mi hermana mayor aún decide dónde cenamos."

My older sister still decides where we eat.

2

bigger, greater

"El problema es mayor que mi paciencia."

The problem is bigger than my patience.

masculine noun

· very common

elder, grown-up

"Los mayores merecen todo nuestro respeto."

Elders deserve all our respect.