El mínimo
Example: El mínimo necesario para aprobar es estudiar cada día.
Definition
"El mínimo" refers to the smallest amount or degree of something required or allowed. It is often used to indicate the least necessary quantity, level, or standard, as in the phrase 'El mínimo necesario para aprobar es estudiar cada día,' meaning the minimum necessary to pass is to study every day.
Etymology
The phrase "el mínimo" comes from the Latin word 'minimus,' meaning 'smallest' or 'least.' Over time, it entered Spanish to denote the smallest or lowest amount of something. Did you know? 'Mínimo' retains the same meaning in many Romance languages, highlighting its deep classical roots.
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"El mínimo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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