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    Menores (en. Minors)

    /meˈnoɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People who have not reached the legal age to be considered adults.
    Minors have the right to the protection of their rights.
    Los menores tienen derecho a la protección de sus derechos.
    In the context of music, it refers to a scale or chord that sounds lower than the major.
    The minor chord has a more melancholic sound.
    El acorde menor tiene un sonido más melancólico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'minor', meaning 'smaller'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    minors
    It refers to people who have not reached the age of majority.
    menores de edad
    minors with their parents
    It refers to the presence of children or adolescents accompanied by their guardians.
    menores junto a sus padres
    to protect minors
    Act of caring for and ensuring the rights of children and youth.
    proteger a los menores

    Related Words

    minor
    Having a younger age, in comparison to another person.
    menor
    major
    Having an older age than another person.
    mayor
    youth
    Relating to youth or young people.
    juvenil

    Slang Meanings

    Young people who lack experience.
    That job is not for minors; they need more experience.
    Ese trabajo no es para menores, necesitan más experiencia.
    Troubled kids who tend to get into trouble.
    In that neighborhood, there are many minors causing disturbances.
    En ese barrio hay muchos menores que causan disturbios.