Menos (en. Less)

/ˈmɛ.nɔs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Indicates a smaller or lesser amount of something.
It's better to sell products that have a lower price.
Mas mabuti na magtinda ng mga produkto na mas mababa ang presyo.
Used to express a lack of value or quantity.
It needs less time to finish the project.
Kailangan ng mas kaunting oras para tapusin ang proyekto.

Etymology

Spanish origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

even lower
Less than stated.
mas mababa pa
fewer
A state of having a smaller number or amount.
mas kaunti

Related Words

few
Indicates a small number or amount.
kaunti
reduce
The process of decreasing value or quantity.
bawasan

Slang Meanings

less or lower prices
How did you think that was cheaper when the price is already choreographed? Let's settle for less there!
Paano mo naisip na mas mura yan, eh choreographed na ang presyo? Menos na lang tayo diyan!
removed or missing
Don't worry, your problems are fewer now, so you should be happy!
Huwag kang mag-alala, menos na ang mga problema mo, kaya't dapat maging masaya ka!