Mera (en. Mere)

/ˈme.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates that something is pure or without mixture.
It is a mere anecdote.
Es una mera anécdota.
It is used to emphasize the simplicity of something.
Yesterday was a mere coincidence.
Ayer fue una mera coincidencia.
Means only or solely.
It is nothing but mere chance.
No es más que mera casualidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'merus', meaning pure or simple.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mere matter
We usually use it to refer to a topic that is irrelevant.
mera cuestión
mere formality
It is used to describe something that is considered a form without real content.
mera formalidad
mere appearance
It indicates that something is superficial and not deep.
mera apariencia

Related Words

mero
Term that has a similar meaning to mera and refers to the simple or pure.
mero
meramente
Adverb that means in a simple or pure manner.
meramente

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to something that is of little importance.
That's mere fluff, don't worry.
Eso es mera paja, no te preocupes.
It refers to something that is considered trivial.
That's mere routine, there's nothing new.
Eso es mera rutina, no hay nada nuevo.