mejora
/meh-HO-rah/
improvement
A path leading to a better place visually represents mejora (improvement).
mejora(noun)
improvement
?general progress
,upgrade
?technical or facility change
betterment
?formal or abstract progress
,enhancement
?making something better
📝 In Action
Necesitamos una mejora en la calidad del servicio.
B1We need an improvement in the quality of the service.
La empresa anunció una mejora salarial para todos los empleados.
B2The company announced a salary increase (improvement) for all employees.
Con el nuevo software notamos una gran mejora en la eficiencia.
B1With the new software, we noticed a big improvement in efficiency.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in '-a', 'mejora' is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la mejora'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Noun vs. Adjective
Mistake: "Using 'mejor' instead of 'mejora' when talking about the *thing* itself: 'Quiero un mejor en mi vida.'"
Correction: Use 'mejora' for the noun (the change) and 'mejor' for the adjective (better): 'Quiero una mejora en mi vida.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Prepositions
Use 'mejora en' when specifying the area: 'una mejora en la tecnología' (an improvement in the technology).
The act of making the plant healthier demonstrates the verb form mejora (he/she/it improves).
mejora(verb)
he/she/it improves
?present tense statement
,you (formal) improve!
?affirmative command
it gets better
?describing a situation
📝 In Action
Si estudias, tu pronunciación mejora rápidamente.
A1If you study, your pronunciation improves quickly.
La situación económica mejora poco a poco.
B1The economic situation is getting better little by little.
Mejora tus hábitos alimenticios si quieres más energía.
A2Improve your eating habits if you want more energy. (Informal command, often used for 'tú')
💡 Grammar Points
Affirmative Commands
The 'tú' affirmative command ('Improve!') uses the exact same form as 'he/she/it improves' in the present tense: ¡Mejora!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'ser' or 'estar'
Mistake: "Saying 'Él está mejorando' when you mean 'He is getting better' (using *estar* with the gerund)."
Correction: While correct, in Spanish you often use the verb *mejorar* alone: 'Él mejora' (He improves/is improving). If you want to emphasize the ongoing process, use *estar mejorando*.
⭐ Usage Tips
Reflexive Use
You can use mejorarse (with 'se') to talk about getting better from an illness: 'Se mejora de la gripe' (He is recovering from the flu).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
present
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mejora
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'mejora' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mejora' and 'mejor'?
'Mejora' (noun) means 'an improvement' or 'a change for the better.' 'Mejor' (adjective/adverb) means 'better.' For example: 'La comida está mejor' (The food is better), but 'Hay una mejora en la comida' (There is an improvement in the food).
Is 'mejora' a regular verb form?
Yes. The infinitive verb *mejorar* is a regular verb. The form 'mejora' follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs in the present tense (he/she/it) and the informal command (tú).