Mínima (en. Minimum)

/ˈminima/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The state of being the smallest or most insignificant.
The minimum expression of love can be very meaningful.
La mínima expresión de amor puede ser muy significativa.
The least amount or level that can be reached.
A minimum investment is needed to start the business.
Se necesita una inversión mínima para empezar el negocio.
In mathematics, the lowest value in a data set.
The minimum of the series of numbers is 2.
La mínima de la serie de números es 2.

Etymology

From Latin 'minimus', meaning 'the smallest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

minimum expression
The simplest way to communicate something.
mínima expresión
minimum investment
The least capital required to start a project.
mínima inversión
minimum amount
The smallest acceptable quantity in a given context.
mínima cantidad

Related Words

minimum
The lowest or smallest amount of a set.
mínimo
insignificant
That has little or no importance.
insignificante
reduction
The act of reducing or making less.
reducción

Slang Meanings

Something of little value or importance.
That problem is minimal, don't worry.
Ese problema es mínimo, no te preocupes.
A matter that should not cause concern.
It's just a minimum detail, no need to stress out.
Solo es un detalle mínimo, no hay por qué estresarse.