A2 adjective Neutral #470 más común

major

/ˈmeɪ.dʒə(r)/

Describes something that is very important, serious, or large in size and scale. It is frequently used to highlight the significance of a situation, person, or object compared to others.

Ejemplos

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1

Traffic is a major problem in this city during the morning rush hour.

Traffic is a very big and serious issue in this city in the morning.

2

The company announced a major change in its leadership policy today.

The firm shared a very important update regarding its management rules.

3

Don't worry about the broken glass; it's not a major deal.

Do not be concerned; it is not a very important or serious situation.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
majority
Verb
major
Adverbio
majorly
Adjetivo
major
Relacionado
major
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Major' in the army; they are much more important and hold a bigger rank than a private soldier.

Quiz rápido

The earthquake caused ______ damage to the old buildings in the town center.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: major

Ejemplos

1

Traffic is a major problem in this city during the morning rush hour.

everyday

Traffic is a very big and serious issue in this city in the morning.

2

The company announced a major change in its leadership policy today.

formal

The firm shared a very important update regarding its management rules.

3

Don't worry about the broken glass; it's not a major deal.

informal

Do not be concerned; it is not a very important or serious situation.

4

Pollution is a major factor contributing to global climate change.

academic

Contamination is a significant reason why the world's climate is changing.

5

We need to make a major investment to grow our business this year.

business

We must spend a large amount of money to expand our company.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
majority
Verb
major
Adverbio
majorly
Adjetivo
major
Relacionado
major

Colocaciones comunes

major role a very important part or position
major difference a large or important distinction
major problem a serious or big difficulty
major city a large and important town
major surgery a serious and complex medical operation

Frases Comunes

major league

the highest level of a professional sport or activity

major in

to study a specific subject as your main focus at university

major breakthrough

an important discovery or event that helps solve a problem

Se confunde a menudo con

major vs mayor

A 'mayor' is a person who leads a city, while 'major' is an adjective meaning important.

major vs main

'Main' means the most important one of all, while 'major' simply means very important or large.

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Notas de uso

Use 'major' when you want to emphasize that something has a large impact or is very serious. It can also be used as a noun in American English to refer to a student's main subject of study.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'more major' or 'most major,' but since 'major' already implies high importance, it is better to use 'very major' or simply 'major'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Major' in the army; they are much more important and hold a bigger rank than a private soldier.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'maior,' which means 'greater' or 'larger.'

Patrones gramaticales

usually placed before a noun (e.g., a major change) can follow a linking verb (e.g., The problem is major)
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Contexto cultural

In the United States, asking 'What is your major?' is the standard way to ask a university student what they are studying.

Quiz rápido

The earthquake caused ______ damage to the old buildings in the town center.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: major

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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