mayoritario
“mayoritario” means “majority” in Spanish (describing something that involves more than half of a group).
majority
Also: predominant, mainstream
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El apoyo mayoritario de la población es fundamental.
B1The majority support of the population is fundamental.
Ella es la accionista mayoritaria de la empresa.
B2She is the majority shareholder of the company.
Existe un sentimiento mayoritario a favor del cambio.
C1There is a widespread feeling in favor of change.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the majority opinion'?
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From the Spanish word 'mayoría' (majority), which comes from the Latin 'maior' meaning 'greater' or 'larger'.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mayoría' and 'mayoritario'?
'Mayoría' is a noun (the majority), while 'mayoritario' is an adjective (describing something as belonging to the majority). You say 'La mayoría de la gente' (The majority of people) but 'El sentimiento mayoritario' (The majority feeling).
Does 'mayoritario' change for plural nouns?
Yes! Just like other adjectives ending in -o, you add an -s: 'Los grupos mayoritarios' or 'Las fuerzas mayoritarias'.
Can I use 'mayoritario' to talk about my family?
Not usually. It is mostly used for groups, politics, or business. To say most of your family does something, it's better to use 'La mayoría de mi familia'.