Menor (en. Minor)

me-nor

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has not yet reached the legal age.
The boy is a minor.
Ang batang lalaki ay isang menor de edad.
One who is younger than others.
He is the younger among their siblings.
Siya ang menor sa kanilang magkakapatid.
verb
Having a lower status or level.
The minor order is not as serious as others.
Ang menor na utos ay hindi kasing tindi ng iba.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

minor
a person who has not yet reached the legal age.
menor de edad

Related Words

mayor
A person who has reached the legal age.
mayor

Slang Meanings

Younger or smaller child
Juno is the menor in the group, that's why he is the nicest among us.
Si Juno ang menor sa grupo, kaya siya ang pinakamabait sa amin.
Addict or fond of kids
Wow, there are so many menores flying kites on the street!
Naku, ang daming menor na nagpapalipad ng saranggola sa kalsada!
Child or immature
My friend called me menor because I'm still in high school.
Tinawag akong menor ng kaibigan ko dahil nasa high school pa ako.