mejoría
“mejoría” means “improvement” in Spanish (referring to health or a general state).
improvement
Also: recovery, upturn
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El paciente ha mostrado una gran mejoría esta mañana.
A2The patient has shown a great improvement this morning.
Esperamos una mejoría en el tiempo para el fin de semana.
B1We are hoping for an improvement in the weather for the weekend.
No noto ninguna mejoría después de tomar la medicina.
B1I don't notice any improvement after taking the medicine.
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Which of the following is the most natural context for 'mejoría'?
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Derived from the Spanish adjective 'mejor' (better), which comes from the Latin 'melior'. The suffix '-ía' is used to turn adjectives into nouns representing a state or quality.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mejora' and 'mejoría'?
While both mean 'improvement,' 'mejora' usually refers to a specific change or an upgrade to an object (like a 'mejora' in a contract). 'Mejoría' is used specifically for a person's health or a change in a general condition like the weather or the economy.
Can I use 'mejoría' for sports scores?
Not usually. For a team's performance or progress, 'mejora' or 'progreso' is more common, unless you are specifically talking about the 'health' or recovery of a team's spirit.
Is it a common word?
Yes, especially in news reports about the weather, economy, or when discussing someone's recovery from illness.