melhor

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for melhorwith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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meh-LYOR

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/meˈʎɔʁ/

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What does “melhor” mean?

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

better (comparative)Adjective

Me sinto melhor hoje.

I feel better today.

This coffee is better than yesterday's.

It is better to leave early to avoid traffic.

best (superlative)Adjective

Este é o melhor caminho.

This is the best route.

Ela é a melhor aluna da turma.

She is the best student in the class.

O melhor momento é agora.

The best moment is now.