Minia (en. Neon tetra)

mi-nia

Meaning & Definition

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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!