mayormente
“mayormente” means “mostly” in Spanish (general use).
mostly
Also: mainly, chiefly
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El público estaba compuesto mayormente por jóvenes.
B1The audience was mostly made up of young people.
La película me gustó mayormente por la música.
B2I liked the movie mainly because of the music.
En esta región, el clima es mayormente seco.
A2In this region, the climate is mostly dry.
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Quick Quiz: mayormente
Question 1 of 3
Which word best replaces 'mayormente' in the sentence: 'La dieta consiste mayormente en frutas'?
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Derived from the Spanish adjective 'mayor' (from Latin 'maior', meaning larger/greater) combined with the suffix '-mente' (from Latin 'mens', meaning mind or manner).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mayormente' the same as 'sobre todo'?
They are very similar! 'Mayormente' means 'mostly' or 'for the most part,' while 'sobre todo' means 'above all' or 'especially.' They are often interchangeable when you want to highlight the main part of something.
Can I use 'mayormente' at the beginning of a sentence?
Yes, you can use it to introduce a general statement, like: 'Mayormente, los domingos descansamos' (Mostly, on Sundays we rest).
What is the difference between 'la mayoría' and 'mayormente'?
'La mayoría' is a noun meaning 'the majority' (e.g., The majority of people). 'Mayormente' is an adverb used to describe how something is done or to what extent (e.g., It is mostly done).