mejores
/meh-KHO-ress/
better
Depicting a set of items that are better (mejores) than another set.
📝 In Action
Estos zapatos son mejores que los otros.
A2These shoes are better than the other ones.
Tenemos mejores ideas para el proyecto.
B1We have better ideas for the project.
Mis notas son mejores este semestre.
A2My grades are better this semester.
💡 Grammar Points
The Plural of 'Better'
'Mejores' is simply the plural form of 'mejor' (better). Use it when you're talking about more than one person or thing that is better than something else.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Saying 'More Good'
Mistake: "Estos libros son más buenos."
Correction: Estos libros son mejores. In Spanish, 'mejor' already includes the idea of 'more good', so you don't need to add 'más'.
⭐ Usage Tips
How to Compare
To compare plural items, use the simple pattern: '(Thing A) son mejores que (Thing B)'. For example, 'Las manzanas son mejores que las peras' (Apples are better than pears).
Illustrating multiple items that are designated as the best (top quality).
📝 In Action
Ellos son mis mejores amigos.
A2They are my best friends.
Las mejores playas están en el sur.
B1The best beaches are in the south.
Fueron los mejores momentos de mi vida.
B1They were the best moments of my life.
💡 Grammar Points
How to Say 'The Best'
To say 'the best' for plural things, just add 'los' (for masculine) or 'las' (for feminine) before 'mejores'. Example: 'los mejores libros' (the best books).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Saying 'The Most Best'
Mistake: "Son los más mejores amigos."
Correction: Son los mejores amigos. Just like in English, you don't say 'most best'. Using 'los' or 'las' with 'mejores' is enough to say 'the best'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sounding More Natural
To say someone or something is 'one of the best', use 'uno de los mejores' or 'una de las mejores'. Example: 'Es una de las mejores películas del año' (It's one of the best movies of the year).
Showing a selection of people who are the best ones chosen from a larger group.
mejores(Noun)
the best ones
?referring to people or things
the best people
?when talking about individuals
📝 In Action
De todos los candidatos, elegimos a los mejores.
B1Of all the candidates, we chose the best ones.
¿Qué galletas quieres? —Dame las mejores.
A2Which cookies do you want? —Give me the best ones.
Solo los mejores pueden entrar en este equipo.
B1Only the best (people) can get on this team.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Turned Noun
Sometimes, you can drop the noun and just say 'los mejores' or 'las mejores' if everyone knows what you're referring to. It's a handy shortcut!
⭐ Usage Tips
Answering Questions
This form is perfect for answering questions like '¿Cuáles prefieres?' (Which ones do you prefer?). You can simply answer, 'Los mejores' (The best ones).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mejores
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'mejores' to mean 'best'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'mejor' and 'mejores'?
It's all about singular vs. plural! Use 'mejor' when talking about one thing ('este libro es mejor'). Use 'mejores' when talking about more than one thing ('estos libros son mejores').
Why can't I say 'más bueno' or 'más mejor'?
Think of 'mejor' as a special word that already has 'more' or 'most' built into it. 'Bueno' means 'good', and 'mejor' means 'better' or 'best'. Adding 'más' (more) is unnecessary and sounds unnatural to native speakers, like saying 'more better' in English.
Does 'mejores' change for masculine and feminine words?
Nope, it stays the same! You say 'los chicos mejores' (the better boys) and 'las chicas mejores' (the better girls). The only thing that changes is the word before it, like 'los' or 'las'.