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maior

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for “maior”with pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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Phonetic spelling

mah-YOR

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/maˈjɔʁ/

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What does “maior” mean?

Definitions of “maior” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

bigger (comparative)Adjective

Este quarto é maior que o outro.

This room is bigger than the other.

Meu irmão é maior do que eu.

My brother is bigger than I am.

Precisamos de um espaço maior.

We need a bigger space.

biggest (superlative)Adjective

É a maior cidade do estado.

It is the biggest city in the state.

Este é o maior desafio do projeto.

This is the biggest challenge of the project.

O maior problema é o tempo.

The biggest problem is time.