Más o menos
Example: Llegamos a casa más o menos a las ocho.
Definition
"Más o menos" is an expression used to indicate an approximate amount, degree, or time, meaning 'more or less' or 'around.' It conveys that something is not exact but fairly close to a certain value or situation, as in 'We arrived home more or less at eight.'
Etymology
The phrase "más o menos" literally translates from Spanish as 'more or less.' It combines 'más' meaning 'more' and 'menos' meaning 'less.' This expression has been used in Spanish for centuries to express approximation and is a straightforward way to indicate uncertainty or rough estimation.
Learn to use this expression actively
"Más o menos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
Would you like to not only understand these expressions, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
