Menudos (en. Giblets)

/meˈnuðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small parts of something.
Offal is essential in cooking to add flavor to the dishes.
Los menudos son esenciales en la cocina para darle sabor a los platillos.
A dish made from animal entrails, common in some cuisines.
Beef offal is a delicacy in various regions.
Los menudos de res son un manjar en diversas regiones.
Insignificant actions or things.
Don't worry about the trifles; what's important is the final result.
No te preocupes por los menudos, lo importante es el resultado final.

Etymology

From Latin 'minutus', meaning 'small'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

small problems
Problems of little importance.
menudos problemas
quite a surprise
Unexpected or surprising surprise.
menuda sorpresa
minor whims
Minor or insignificant ramblings.
menudos devaneos

Related Words

minute
A unit of time equivalent to sixty seconds.
minuto
minimum
The smallest or insignificant.
mínimo
trifles
Things of little value or importance.
menudencias

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to small or insignificant problems.
It's nothing, just trifles that aren't worth it.
No es nada, solo son menudos que no valen la pena.
An expression to describe something that is not serious.
Those are trifles, don't worry.
Eso son menudos, no te preocupes.