Mini (en. Mini)
/ˈmini/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Any object or garment that is significantly smaller than the standard version.
I bought a mini car to make parking easier.
Compré un coche mini para facilitar el estacionamiento.
Short-cut clothing, generally up to the thigh.
The mini dress she wore to the party was a hit.
El vestido mini que llevó a la fiesta fue un éxito.
A miniature version of something.
The mini model of the city is very detailed.
El modelo mini de la ciudad es muy detallado.
Etymology
Derived from the English 'mini', which comes from the Latin 'minimus', meaning 'the smallest'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
miniature
An object that is a reproduction in reduced scale.
miniatura
mini club
A small and compact model car.
mini club
mini party
A celebration or event on a smaller scale.
mini fiesta
Related Words
tiny
Extremely small.
minúsculo
miniature
A reduced scale reproduction of an object.
miniatura
mini dress
A short dress that usually falls above the knees.
mini vestido
Slang Meanings
Used to refer to something that is small but impressive.
That café is mini, but it has the best coffee.
Esa cafetería es mini, pero tiene el mejor café.
Refers to an event that is informal and small.
We're going to a mini with some friends this weekend.
Vamos a una mini con algunos amigos este fin de semana.