Ménos (en. Less)

/ˈmenos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Used to indicate a decrease or amount lower than what is considered normal.

Studies less than he/she should.

Estudia menos de lo que debería.

To indicate exclusion or subtract something from a total.

You need ten dollars less.

Necesitas diez dólares menos.

In comparisons, indicates that one object or situation has fewer qualities than another.

She is shorter than her brother.

Ella es menos alta que su hermano.

From the Latin 'minus', which means 'less'.

less is more

The idea that simplicity or a lesser quantity can be more effective.

menos es más

neither more nor less

Exclusively the specified amount, without additions.

ni más ni menos

good thing

Expression of relief for a favorable outcome despite a problem.

menos mal

disdain

Disdain or lower valuation of something.

menosprecio

decrease

To reduce in quantity or quality.

disminuir

reduce

To make something smaller or lesser.

reducir

To underestimate someone.

Don’t underestimate me, I know I can do it.

No me menosprecies, sé que puedo hacerlo.

To make less effort.

She always does less when she doesn’t like the job.

Ella siempre hace menos cuando no le gusta el trabajo.