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    Migas (en. Crumbs)

    /ˈmiɣas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small pieces of bread that crumble.
    After dinner, there were many crumbs on the table.
    Después de la cena, quedaron muchas migas en la mesa.
    Traditional food made with these remnants, usually mixed with other ingredients.
    We made crumbs with chorizo and peppers.
    Hicimos migas con chorizo y pimientos.
    Phrase used to refer to something insignificant or trivial.
    Don't worry, it’s only small change.
    No te preocupes, solo son migas de dinero.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mīnus' meaning 'less.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    breadcrumbs
    Small remnants of bread.
    migas de pan
    small change
    Small amounts of money that are insignificant.
    migas de dinero

    Related Words

    bread
    Food made from flour, water, and yeast.
    pan
    pastry
    A set of pastry products, usually sweet.
    bollería

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to minor problems or situations.
    Don't worry, it's just crumbs compared to what’s coming.
    No te preocupes, son solo migas en comparación a lo que viene.
    Used to describe an easy or simple job.
    This job is a piece of cake, it shouldn't take much time.
    Este trabajo es una migaja, no debe llevar mucho tiempo.