Mejores

Mejores is the plural form of the Spanish adjective mejor, which functions as the comparative of bueno. It is used to indicate that one or more items are superior to others. The word agrees in gender and number with the noun it accompanies: los mejores (masculine plural) or las mejores (feminine plural). When used without an explicit noun, it can appear in phrases such as "son mejores" or in headlines like "los mejores de la ciudad."

Mejores is commonly used in comparative sentences and in superlative constructions. Examples include: "Este coche es mejor que aquel," and "Estos coches son mejores." For superlatives, it appears in phrases like "los mejores restaurantes de la ciudad," meaning the top restaurants in that area, or "lo mejor de la película," referring to the best part of the film.

Common collocations include "mejores prácticas," a widely used term in business and technology referring to the most effective methods or processes. Other frequent uses are "los mejores de la clase" (top students) or "los mejores libros" (the best books). In editorial or journalistic contexts, headings such as "Mejores películas del año" are standard to indicate a ranking of high-quality works.

Etymology and usage notes: mejor is the irregular comparative form of bueno, not constructed with más. Mejores derives from this form and functions as both an adjective and a noun phrase when used with an implied article, as in "los mejores" or "las mejores." The term conveys quality, excellence, or superior standing across various domains.