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    Minas (en. Mines)

    /ˈminas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Underground excavation where minerals or natural resources are extracted.
    The copper mine produces thousands of tons a year.
    La mina de cobre produce miles de toneladas al año.
    Place where minerals are extracted from the earth.
    He works in a salt mine in the north of the country.
    Trabaja en una mina de sal en el norte del país.
    Mineral body that is extracted from the earth.
    It is necessary to evaluate the quality of the mineral in the mines.
    Es necesario evaluar la calidad del mineral en las minas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mina', which means 'tunnel, excavation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the mine
    To be in a complicated or difficult situation.
    estar en la mina
    to come out of the mine
    To overcome a difficulty.
    salir de la mina
    like a gold mine
    Referring to a place that provides abundant benefits.
    como mina de oro

    Related Words

    miner
    Person who works in mineral extraction.
    minero
    mine
    Activity of mineral extraction in mines.
    minen
    mineral
    Natural substance from which metals or other components can be extracted.
    mineral

    Slang Meanings

    Attractive girl or one that draws attention.
    That girl is the prettiest at the party.
    Esa mina es la más guapa de la fiesta.
    Friend or companion.
    I am going out with my friends this weekend.
    Voy a salir con mis minas este fin de semana.