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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Mejor" is an adjective which is often translated as "better". Learn more about the difference between "mejor" and "si" below.
mejor(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. better (comparative)
Mi batido es mejor que el tuyo.My milkshake is better than yours.
Este cuadro es mejor que el otro que pintaste.This painting is better than the other one you painted.
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.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
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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si(
see
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. if
Si llueve mañana, cancelaremos el pícnic.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a. whether
Preguntó si me estaba divirtiendo.He asked whether I was enjoying myself.
b. if
Paco quiere saber si Laura también va a asistir.Paco wants to know if Laura is also going to attend.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. B
Primero lo oí en si menor.I first heard it played in B minor.
b. ti (solfége)
Practiquemos las escalas en orden inverso: do, si, la...Let's practice scales in reverse order: do, ti, la...
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