What does "mayor" mean in English?

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Spanish

mayor

English

older

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Alternative translations of "mayor"

greater
major
elder
senior

Examples of how to use "mayor" in Spanish

Spanish
Mi hermano mayor vive en México.
English
My older brother lives in Mexico.
Spanish
Mi hermana es mayor que yo.
English
My sister is older than me.
Spanish
El riesgo es mayor en invierno.
English
The risk is greater in winter.
Spanish
Busco una talla mayor, por favor.
English
I'm looking for a larger size, please.
Spanish
La prioridad mayor es la seguridad.
English
The top priority is safety.

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Mi hermano mayor vive en México.

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