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    Minia (en. Minia)

    mi-nia

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Minimal portion or small amount of something.
    The chemist used a minia of the substance for his experiment.
    El químico utilizó una minia de la sustancia para su experimento.
    In the context of the arts, it refers to a small painting or figure.
    In the gallery, there was a minia representing a historical scene.
    En la galería, había una minia que representaba una escena histórica.
    Term used in the medical field to describe a small sample.
    A minia of blood was taken for analysis.
    Se tomó una minia de sangre para realizar análisis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'minium', meaning 'vermilion' or 'red pigment', in relation to its use in small quantities.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a minia
    To do something in a very small or insignificant way.
    meter una minia
    minia of time
    A brief period of time.
    minia de tiempo
    to give a minia
    To offer only a small part of something.
    dar una minia

    Related Words

    minimum
    The smallest or lowest that can be considered.
    mínimo
    miniature
    Representation or model to a reduced scale.
    miniatura
    sample
    Portion of a whole used for analysis or study.
    muestra

    Slang Meanings

    Small amount consumed of a recreational substance.
    I'm just going to take a minia to relax.
    Solo voy a tomar una minia para relajarme.
    Reference to objects or things that are small and cute.
    That stuffed animal is a minia, I love it!
    Ese peluche es una minia, ¡me encanta!