No. 345 in Italian
maggiore
"Maggiore" means "greater," "major," or "elder" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Mio fratello maggiore è molto gentile.
My older brother is very kind.
'Maggiore' is used as an adjective to describe someone who is older in a familial context.
La maggiore differenza tra i due progetti è il costo.
The greatest difference between the two projects is the cost.
'Maggiore' is used as an adjective to indicate the greatest or the most significant attribute.
Nella banda militare, lui suona il maggiore.
In the military band, he plays the major instrument.
'Maggiore' is used as a noun to denote a rank or title, adapted here to refer to a musical piece in a major key.
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