How to Say "likable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “likable” is “majo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tu hermano es un chico muy majo.
Your brother is a very nice guy.
¡Qué maja es la vecina nueva!
How friendly the new neighbor is!
Me gusta salir con ellos porque son muy majos.
I like hanging out with them because they are very pleasant people.
Matching Gender and Number
The ending of 'majo' must change to match the person you are talking about. Use 'majo' for a man, 'maja' for a woman, 'majos' for a group of men or mixed group, and 'majas' for a group of women.
Used with the verb 'Ser'
Since being 'nice' is considered a personality trait, we almost always use the verb 'ser' (to be) with this word, rather than 'estar'.
Using it outside of Spain
Mistake: “Using 'majo' in Mexico or Argentina to mean 'nice'.”
Correction: In most of Latin America, use 'simpático' or 'buena onda' instead, as 'majo' is specifically a Spain-centered word.
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