Translation
better; best
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Word origin
From Latin melior ('better').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- melior
- English cognates
- ameliorate, meliorism
Examples
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It's better like this.
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She sings better than I do.
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You had better go now.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(3)Grammar articles
(7)Portuguese Adjectives: Agreement, Gender and Word Order
Portuguese Comparatives and Superlatives: mais, o mais, -íssimo
Portuguese Conditional Tense: Gostaria, Poderia and Would
Portuguese Demonstratives: Este, Esse and Aquele
Portuguese Imperfect Subjunctive: Se Eu Fosse, Se Eu Pudesse
Personal Infinitive in Portuguese: The Infinitive With Endings
Portuguese Subjunctive: The Mood for Doubt, Wish and Maybe
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melhor: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 12: melhor, cara, favor and 11 more words.