adverb
mayormente
mostly
Definition & meaning
Mayormente is an adverb meaning mostly, mainly, or for the most part.
- El público era mayormente joven. — The audience was mostly young.
- Trabajo mayormente desde casa. — I mostly work from home.
In some contexts, it can also mean especially or above all, though this use is less common.
Grammar & Word origin
It is formed from mayor (“greater”) and the adverb-forming suffix -mente. Like other adverbs, it does not change for gender or number.
Synonyms & antonyms
- principalmente — “mainly” or “principally”; emphasizes what is most important or predominant.
- mayoritariamente — “for the most part”; often emphasizes that something applies to a majority.
- sobre todo — “especially” or “above all”; highlights something as particularly important.
There is no direct antonym in every context. Sometimes, minoritariamente (“in the minority” or “to a lesser extent”) provides a contrast.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hoy está mayormente nublado.adverb
Today it is mostly cloudy.
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