mayor general
/maʝoɾ xeneɾal/from spelling rules
The Spanish term for 'major general' is mayor general.
mayor general is used to refer to a military officer of this specific rank.
Meaning: a military officer (noun)
Which one should you use?
general de división is the formal term for a major general.
How do you pronounce it?
/maʝoɾ xeneɾal/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word mayor is commonly used to mean 'older' when comparing the ages of two people, regardless of military rank.
- The term 'general' is derived from the Latin 'generālis', meaning 'pertaining to a whole or a race', rather than referring to a specific person.
- While mayor general is understood, the official term general de división literally translates to 'general of division', reflecting the officer's role in commanding a specific military unit.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a military parade.
- ElenaMira, allí viene el mayor general.Look, here comes the major general.
- AlejandroEs el oficial más importante aquí.He is the most important officer here.
- Elena¿Conoces al mayor general Alejandro?Do you know Major General Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, hemos trabajado juntos antes.Yes, we have worked together before.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries general, mayor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
