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"Mejor" is an adjective which is often translated as "better", and "es mejor" is a phrase which is often translated as "he's better". Learn more about the difference between "mejor" and "es mejor" below.
mejor()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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.
2. (recovered)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. better (comparative)
Me siento mejor que ayer.I feel better than yesterday.
Ella canta mejor que tú.She sings better than you.
4. (preferably)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Mejor decírselo, yo creo.I think it would be better to tell them.
Mejor vamos otro día.We'd better go another day.
es mejor()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. she's better
Marisa no debería ser la actriz principal. Es mejor en un rol secundario.Marisa should not be the lead actress. She's better in a supporting role.
c. it's better
Creo que es mejor hacer las cosas de esta manera.I think it's better to do things this way.
