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majo

nice

adjective MAH-hoh Rare

Also means

attractive

Usage Note

Majo is a colloquial Spanish (especially Spain) adjective meaning nice, attractive, or pleasant — used warmly of people or things. Its register is informal and friendly: ¡Qué majo eres! ('How nice you are!'). Outside of Spain it is rarely used and may be unfamiliar in Latin America. Historically, majo/maja referred to a flamboyant working-class type depicted in Goya's paintings.

Examples

"Tu amigo es muy majo."

Natural Translation

Your friend is very nice.

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