Menuda (en. Small)

/me'nuða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something small or of lesser size.
That is a small creature.
Esa es una menuda criatura.
It is used to indicate something that is insignificant or of little relevance.
Don't worry, it's a small matter.
No te preocupes, es una menuda cuestión.
In some contexts, it can indicate that something is weak or not robust.
The argument was trivial to convince him.
El argumento era menuda para convencerlo.

Etymology

From Latin 'minuta', which means small or detailed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

small thing
Something that lacks importance.
menuda cosa
small surprise
A surprise that is not very relevant.
menuda sorpresa
small hassle
A problematic or complicated situation.
menuda faena

Related Words

menudo
Masculine adjective used similarly to 'menuda'.
menudo
menudencias
Things of little importance.
menudencias

Slang Meanings

It refers to a person of little skill or ability.
That guy is a klutz in sports.
Ese tipo es un menuda en el deporte.
It is used to describe a trivial problem.
Don't complain, it's just a small matter.
No te quejes, es solo una menuda.