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No. 7,800 in Spanish

major

The Spanish word "mayor" means "older" or "greater" in English.

In a sentence

  • Este problema es un asunto mayor que requiere atención inmediata.

    This problem is a major matter that requires immediate attention.

    In this sentence, 'mayor' is used as an adjective to emphasize the significance or importance of the matter.

  • El edificio más mayor de la ciudad fue construido hace cien años.

    The largest building in the city was built a hundred years ago.

    Here, 'más mayor' is used as a comparative to signify the oldest or largest building, though its use in formal Spanish might be replaced by 'más antiguo' or similar terms.

  • Mi hermano es mayor que yo.

    My brother is older than me.

    In this sentence, 'mayor' is used in a familial context to indicate age comparison.

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