Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Better" in Spanish: mejor
mejor
Better in Spanish is mejor. Say Esto está mejor. Do not say más bueno for better quality.
After rest
Hoy me siento mejor.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mejor
Say it
meh-HOR
/me.ˈxoɾ/
meh-HOR. Soft j like English h. Stress HOR.
"Better" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mejor | better Comparisons and advice. | Comparisons and advice. |
| mucho mejor | much better Stronger improvement. | Stronger improvement. |
| mejor que | better than Direct comparison. | Direct comparison. |
| estar mejor | to feel / be better Health and mood. | Health and mood. |
How to use mejor in real life
- 1After rest
Hoy me siento mejor.
I feel better today.
Mejor after illness.
- 2Choosing seats
Esta mesa es mejor que aquella.
This table is better than that one.
Mejor que = better than.
- 3Recipe tweak
Con limón queda mucho mejor.
With lemon it turns out much better.
Mucho mejor.
Mistakes English speakers make with mejor
Incorrect: Esta sopa es más buena.
Correct: Esta sopa es mejor.
Use mejor, not más bueno, for better.
Incorrect: Me siento mejoro.
Correct: Me siento mejor.
Mejor does not add -o.
Good to know
Mejor works as adjective and adverb: Habla mejor. Más bueno can mean kinder, not better quality. Qué mejor is a set reaction of approval.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Tweaking a presentation
ChatPal
Esta versión está mejor.
This version is better.
You
¿Mejor que la de ayer?
Better than yesterday’s?
ChatPal
Sí, mucho mejor. Más clara.
Yes, much better. Clearer.
You
Genial. La envío así.
Great. I’ll send it like this.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Better" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Better" in Spanish
Más bueno or mejor?
Prefer mejor for better. Más bueno often means kinder.
Does mejor change for gender?
No. Mejor is the same for all genders.
Better than?
Mejor que…
How do I pronounce mejor?
meh-HOR. Soft j like h.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- Y in Spanish AlphabetY in spanish alphabet. Learn how y works in the Spanish alphabet, from its names (ye and i griega) to its dual consonant and vowel pronunciation
- How to Practice Speaking Spanish with AI the Smart WayLearn how to practice speaking Spanish with AI using practical routines, realistic scenarios, and feedback loops that actually build real-world fluency.
