mayoría
“mayoría” means “majority” in Spanish (more than half of a group).
majority
Also: most of
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La mayoría de mis amigos vive cerca.
A2Most of my friends live nearby.
La mayoría votó a favor de la propuesta.
B1The majority voted in favor of the proposal.
En su mayoría, los problemas eran fáciles de resolver.
B1For the most part, the problems were easy to solve.
La gran mayoría de las veces, llego a tiempo.
B2The vast majority of the time, I arrive on time.
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Words that translate to "mayoría" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly says 'Most of the houses have a garden'?
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It comes from the Spanish word 'mayor' (greater, older), which itself grew out of the Latin word 'maior', meaning 'greater'. So, 'mayoría' literally means something like 'the state of being greater' or 'the greater part'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'la mayoría' and 'la mayor parte'?
They are very similar and often mean the same thing ('most of'). 'La mayoría' is typically used for things you can count, like people or books. 'La mayor parte' can be used for things you can count AND for things you can't, like time or information ('la mayor parte del tiempo'). When in doubt, 'la mayoría' is a great choice for countable things.
Do I always need 'la' before 'mayoría'?
Almost always, yes. Because it's a noun, it usually needs an article like 'la' (the) or 'una' (a). You'll almost always see it as 'la mayoría'.