aún mejor
/aun mexoɾ/from spelling rules
To say "even better" in Spanish, use aún mejor.
The phrase is used to describe something that is superior to a previous option or situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aún (even/still) and mejor (better).
Which one should you use?
aún mejor can be used interchangeably with the synonymous alternative todavía mejor in most contexts.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying más mejor, which is a common error for English speakers. This phrase is grammatically incorrect in Spanish. Instead, use aún mejor or simply mejor.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word aún is only written with an accent when it means 'still' or 'even'. Without the accent, aun typically means 'even' in the sense of 'including'.
- Spanish speakers often use mejor as a standalone response to suggest a different plan, effectively meaning 'it would be better if'.
- The word mejor shares a common ancestor with the English word 'ameliorate', which means to make something better.
Examples in context
- Tenemos algo aún mejor.We have something even better.This sentence shows how to express having something even better.Tatoeba #2929647 by marcelostockle, translation #2064837 by CK
- Este jugo estaría aún mejor con dos cubos de hielo.This juice would be even better with two ice cubes.This sentence illustrates how a juice could be even better with ice.Tatoeba #2930686 by marcelostockle, translation #1124670 by kedge
- El nuevo sistema de gestión es aún mejor que el anterior.The new management system is even better than the previous one.
- Este café es bueno, pero el de la otra cafetería es todavía mejor.This coffee is good, but the one from the other café is even better.
- Me encantó el primer libro, pero el segundo es mejor aún.I loved the first book, but the second one is even better.
- Si terminas el trabajo temprano, será aún mejor.If you finish the work early, it will be even better.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing plans for their weekend.
- Lucía¿Quieres ir al cine mañana?Do you want to go to the cinema tomorrow?
- MateoPodemos ir a la playa, sería aún mejor.We could go to the beach, it would be even better.
- Lucía¡Esa es una idea excelente, Mateo!That is an excellent idea, Mateo!
- MateoEntonces, prepararé la comida para nosotros.Then, I will prepare the food for us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aún, mejor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
