mostly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmɒstli/ AmE /ˈmɑːstli/

adverb en → es

1 PRINCIPALLY A2

used for saying that something is true or happens most of the time, but not always

principalmente, en su mayoría

  • mostly + adj

Collocations mostly sunny days · mostly quiet evenings

  • The weather is mostly fine in summer.

    El clima es en su mayoría agradable en verano.

2 PREFERABLY B1

used for saying that something should be done or is the best way to do it, but other ways are possible too

preferiblemente, principalmente

  • mostly + adj

Collocations mostly avoid · mostly stick to

  • You should mostly avoid sugar.

    Deberías principalmente evitar el azúcar.