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mejores

meh-KHO-ressmeˈxo.ɾes

better

A comparison between two baskets of apples, where one basket contains large, shiny, perfect apples, and the other contains dull, smaller apples, representing the concept of 'better' (plural).

📝 In Action

Estos zapatos son mejores que los otros.

A2

These shoes are better than the other ones.

Tenemos mejores ideas para el proyecto.

B1

We have better ideas for the project.

Mis notas son mejores este semestre.

A2

My grades are better this semester.

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Common Collocations

  • mejores precios – better prices
  • mejores condiciones – better conditions

best

A row of five ribbons, where the three central ribbons are decorated with large golden stars, symbolizing that they are the absolute 'best' ones.

📝 In Action

Ellos son mis mejores amigos.

A2

They are my best friends.

Las mejores playas están en el sur.

B1

The best beaches are in the south.

Fueron los mejores momentos de mi vida.

B1

They were the best moments of my life.

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Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • los mejores deseos – best wishes
  • las mejores intenciones – the best intentions
  • mejores amigos – best friends

the best ones

Also: the best people
Nounm/fB1
A large crowd of diverse cartoon people looking up at a small, elevated platform where three spotlighted figures are standing, representing the chosen 'best ones'.

📝 In Action

De todos los candidatos, elegimos a los mejores.

B1

Of all the candidates, we chose the best ones.

¿Qué galletas quieres? —Dame las mejores.

A2

Which cookies do you want? —Give me the best ones.

Solo los mejores pueden entrar en este equipo.

B1

Only the best (people) can get on this team.

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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mejores" in Spanish:

best→better→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mejores

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'mejores' to mean 'best'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'melior', which meant 'better'. 'Mejores' is the plural form that evolved in Spanish.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: melhoresItalian: miglioriFrench: meilleurs

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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'.