Manín (en. Manin)

/maˈnin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small quantity or minimum necessary.
The price of the product is at a manín, you can't find it cheaper.
El precio del producto está a un manín, no puedes encontrarlo más barato.
In the context of betting, a low sum.
I only bet a manín on the game.
Solo aposté un manín en el juego.
In some places, refers to a toy or trinket of little value.
The children played with a manín they found in the street.
Los niños jugaban con un manín que encontraron en la calle.

Etymology

Possibly derived from the term 'mini' which indicates something small.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's not a manín
Indicates that it's not an insignificant matter.
no es un manín
a manín of nothing
Refers to a very small or insignificant amount.
un manín de nada
to make a manín
Means to do something with little intention or effort.
hacer manín

Related Words

minuscule
That is very small or of little size.
minúsculo
small
Of smaller size than usual.
pequeño
minimal
The lowest or smallest possible.
mínimo

Slang Meanings

Thing of no value or of little value.
That thing you bought is a manín, it's worth nothing.
Eso que compraste es un manín, no vale nada.
To do something in a simple or uncomplicated way.
I'm going to solve this manín, quick and easy.
Voy a resolver esto a manín, rápido y fácil.