Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maior

Adjective
/maɪˈɔːr/
Definition
The Portuguese word ‘maior’ translates to ‘greater’ or ‘bigger’ in English.
Examples
  • Ele é o maior atleta da equipe. (He is the greatest athlete on the team.)
  • Este livro é maior que aquele. (This book is bigger than that one.)
  • O maior desafio é permanecer motivado. (The biggest challenge is staying motivated.)
Meaning
It is used to indicate a higher degree, quantity, or importance when comparing two or more things.
Synonyms
  • maior (greater)
  • grande (big)
  • superior (superior)
  • amplo (wide)