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    Molinos (en. Mills)

    /moˈlinos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure designed to grind grains or other materials.
    Millers use mills to turn wheat into flour.
    Los molineros utilizan molinos para convertir el trigo en harina.
    Machines that harness the energy of water or wind.
    Windmills are an iconic image in the Netherlands.
    Los molinos de viento son una imagen icónica en los Países Bajos.
    A set of facilities related to milling.
    The village has an ancient complex of mills that has been well preserved.
    El pueblo tiene un antiguo complejo de molinos que se ha mantenido en buen estado.

    Etymology

    The word 'mill' comes from the Latin 'molīnum,' which means a place where grains are ground.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the mills
    Referring to madness or absurd situations.
    a los molinos
    to fight against windmills
    To try to fight against insurmountable adversities.
    luchar contra molinos de viento

    Related Words

    miller
    Person who works in a mill.
    molinero
    to grind
    Action of crushing or breaking something down.
    moler
    milling
    Process of grinding food to turn it into powder.
    molienda

    Slang Meanings

    Windmills (metaphor for fictitious problems)
    Don't worry about those problems, they are just windmills.
    No te preocupes por esos problemas, son solo molinos de viento.
    To be in a mill (to be in trouble)
    Since he lost his job, he is in a mill.
    Desde que perdió su trabajo, está en un molino.