mostly

• Adverbio que significa «principalmente», «en su mayor parte» o «en la mayoría de los casos». Se usa para indicar que algo es cierto o aplicable en gran medida, pero no por completo ni universalmente.

An adverb meaning 'mainly,' 'for the most part,' or 'in the majority of cases.' It is used to indicate that something is true or applies to a large extent, but not completely or universally.

1. For the most partA2formal

   Used to indicate that something is true or happens in most cases.

   en su mayoría

   • The students are mostly from the local area.
   • The weather is mostly sunny during the summer.
   • The audience was mostly composed of young people.

   Sinónimoschieflygenerallylargelymainlypredominantlyprimarilytypicallyusually

   Antónimosbarelyhardlyrarelyscarcelyseldom

2. Mainly or chieflyA2formal

   Used to indicate the primary reason, purpose, or component.

   principalmente, mayormente

   • The book is mostly about the history of the city.
   • She is mostly interested in classical music.
   • The project was mostly funded by private donations.

   Sinónimoschieflyfor the most partlargelymainlyon the wholepredominantlyprimarilyprincipally