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el Mayor

the oldest, the eldest, bigger, greater

m a ˈʝ o ɾ → mayor
noun Rare #39,800
the oldest, the eldest Often used with an article (el/la) to mean “the oldest/eldest (one)” in a group or family.
SP: El mayor de mis hermanos vive en Madrid.
EN: The oldest of my siblings lives in Madrid.

Sí, Mayor.

Yes, Major.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

Y avisa al jefe que mande refuerzos para la Mayor.

And let the boss know to send reinforcements to the Major.

— Ghost in the Shell (1995)

No, Mayor.

No, Mayor.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

Créame, Mayor, no fue idea mía.

Believe me, Major, it wasn't my idea.

— Núremberg (2025)

Perdone, Mayor.

Excuse me, Major.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

A la orden, Mayor.

At your command, Major.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

adjective Rare #48,891
bigger, greater Comparative form of "grande" (big/large).
SP: Necesito una mesa mayor para la cena.
EN: I need a bigger table for dinner.
Forms of mayor

Hermana Mayor.

Older Sister.

— La linterna roja (1991)

Ya eres Mayor?

Are you an adult now?

— Porco Rosso (1992)

La Mayor Iceborg lo acompañará como su esposa.

Major Iceborg will accompany him as his wife.

— El quinto elemento (1997)