mayormente

Mayormente is a Spanish adverb meaning mostly, chiefly, or primarily. It signals that a characteristic, situation, or outcome applies in the main part of cases or to the principal extent. It can be translated as principalmente or en su mayoría in many contexts, though it often carries a slightly formal tone.

It is formed from the adjective mayor (“greater,” “older”) plus the suffix -mente, creating an adverb that can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Its use is similar to other adverbs of predominance and it functions to emphasize the main or most important aspect of what is being described.

Usage notes: It is widely understood across Spanish-speaking regions, though in everyday speech speakers often prefer principalmente or en su mayoría. Mayormente tends to appear in formal writing, journalism, or careful speech. It can describe qualitative predominance (La región es mayormente rural) or temporal trends (La demanda fue mayormente estable). For emphasis on numerical majority, mayoritariamente may be used; for broad emphasis without a numeric sense, mayormente is suitable.

Examples: La región es mayormente rural. La campaña fue mayormente positiva. La demanda fue mayormente estable durante el primer trimestre.

See also: synonymous or related terms include principalmente, en su mayoría, mayoritariamente. These expressions share the sense of predominance but differ slightly in nuance and formality.