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    Menor (en. Minor)

    /meˈnor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is of a younger age.
    She is the youngest of her siblings.
    Ella es la menor de sus hermanos.
    That is of a smaller size or intensity.
    This problem is minor compared to the previous one.
    Este problema es menor comparado con el anterior.
    That occupies a lower place in a hierarchy.
    He is a junior employee in the company.
    Es un empleado menor en la empresa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'minor', which means 'smaller' or 'younger'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    underage
    It refers to a person who has not reached the legal adult age.
    menor de edad
    lesser importance
    It refers to something that does not have much weight or relevance.
    menor importancia
    from least to greatest
    To arrange something in ascending order.
    de menor a mayor

    Related Words

    mayor
    Someone who is older, of higher rank or degree than another person or thing.
    mayor
    tiny
    Very small in size or importance.
    diminuto
    young
    A person who is in the stage of life between childhood and adulthood.
    joven

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of youth culture, it is used to refer to someone who is inexperienced.
    That guy is a minor in the art world.
    Ese chico es un menor en el mundo del arte.
    It is used in some contexts to describe a young person who shows maturity.
    He is a minor but has very deep thoughts.
    Es un menor pero tiene pensamientos muy profundos.