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    Menudo (en. Tripe soup)

    /meˈnuðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of soup made with beef tripe that is traditional in Mexico.
    Menudo is a typical dish in many Mexican families on Sundays.
    El menudo es un plato típico en muchas familias mexicanas los domingos.
    Small portions or parts of something.
    Gather the leftover scraps of paper from the office.
    Reúne los menudos de papel que sobraron de la oficina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'minutus', meaning small or tiny.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    frequent problem
    A minor problem or one considered of little importance.
    menudo problema
    frequent fright
    A very big or unexpected fright.
    menudo susto
    to pay close attention
    To do something with a lot of attention or care.
    menudo ojo

    Related Words

    menudencia
    Smallness or triviality.
    menudencia
    menudear
    To do something frequently or in small amounts.
    menudear
    menudo (in slang)
    Refers to something that is truly impressive or unique.
    menudo (en jerga)

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that happens many times.
    That topic has been brought up on many occasions in class.
    Ese tema lo han tocado en menudo ocasiones en la clase.
    Used to describe a very thin person.
    That boy is so thin that he looks like a spaghetti.
    Ese chico es tan menudo que parece un espagueti.