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"Better" is a form of "better", an adjective which is often translated as "mejor". "Off" is an adverb which is often translated as "apagado". Learn more about the difference between "better" and "off" below.
better(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. mejor
I think the blue cushion is better for your sofa than the yellow.Creo que el almohadón azul es mejor para tu sofá que el amarillo.
2. (recovered)
a. mejor
It's good to have you back. How are you feeling? - I'm much better now, thanks.Me alegro de verte de vuelta. ¿Cómo te sientes? - Estoy mucho mejor ahora, gracias.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. mejor
Everybody in the band can sing better than me.Todos en la banda pueden cantar mejor que yo.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el mejor (M), la mejor (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She is the better of the two sisters at dancing.Es la mejor de las dos hermanas en baile.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
5. (to improve)
betters
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
6. (superiors)
a. los superiores (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I was shocked to see him talk to his betters in that way.Me sorprendió verlo hablar así a sus superiores.
off(
af
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. apagado
If you press the button while the radio is off, it turns on automatically.Si pulsas el botón cuando la radio está apagada, se enciende automáticamente.
2. (distant)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
As soon as Claire gets here, we'll head off to the park.En cuanto llegue Claire, nos iremos al parque.
I'm off to Colombia on Monday!¡Me voy a Colombia el lunes!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Pull the label off.Saca la etiqueta.
When she takes her scarf off, you can see the necklace she is wearing.Cuando se quita la bufanda, se puede ver el collar que lleva puesto.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm off work until the new year.Estoy fuera de la oficina hasta el año nuevo.
The kids have the day off of school because of snow.Los niños no tienen que ir a la escuela a causa de la nieve.
7. (near)
a. cerca
I live on a small street just off the main road.Vivo en una pequeña calle cerca de la carretera principal.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
She is off sugar as she is trying to lose some weight.No consume azúcar porque está tratando de perder peso.
The doctor warned him about going off his medication.El doctor le advirtió que no debería dejar de tomar su medicamento.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I need you to take a link off this watch.Necesito que le quite un eslabón a este reloj.
Take that towel off that chair.Saca la toalla de esa silla.
b. de descuento (pricing)
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
10. (canceled)
a. cancelado
The event is off due to a scheduling error.Se ha cancelado el evento debido a un error de planificación.
11. (wrong)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
His table manners are a bit off.Sus modales en la mesa dejan algo que desear.
I thought Julia was a bit off with me this morning.Me pareció que Julia fue algo brusca conmigo esta mañana.
12. (electricity)
13. (unwell)
