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"Mejor" is an adjective which is often translated as "better", and "agradable" is an adjective which is often translated as "nice". Learn more about the difference between "mejor" and "agradable" below.
mejor()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. better (comparative)
Tu bici nueva es mejor para la montaña que tu bici anterior.Your new bike is better for the mountains than your old bike.
b. best (superlative)
¡Es la mejor fiesta del mundo!This is the best party in the world!
a. better
Mi mamá está mucho mejor ahora, gracias.My mom is much better now, thanks.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. better (comparative)
Me siento mejor que ayer.I feel better than yesterday.
Ella canta mejor que tú.She sings better than you.
b. best (superlative)
Haz lo mejor que puedas.Do the best you can.
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The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
no direct translation
Mejor decírselo, yo creo.I think it would be better to tell them.
Mejor vamos otro día.We'd better go another day.
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agradable()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. nice
Tuvimos una conversación muy agradable durante la cena.We had a nice conversation over dinner.
b. pleasant
Nuestros vecinos son muy agradables.Our neighbors are very pleasant.
c. agreeable
Mi jefe es un tipo agradable.My boss is an agreeable guy.
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