Mínimo
Example: El salario mínimo debe cubrir las necesidades básicas del trabajador.
Definition
"Mínimo" refers to the smallest or least amount, degree, or quantity possible or allowed. In general use, it often denotes the lowest limit or baseline, such as in the phrase 'El salario mínimo debe cubrir las necesidades básicas del trabajador,' meaning the minimum wage must cover the basic needs of the worker.
Etymology
The word "mínimo" comes from the Latin term 'minimus,' meaning 'smallest' or 'least.' It has been adopted into Spanish with the same sense of denoting the smallest possible amount. Did you know? The root 'min-' is found in many words related to smallness or reduction across various languages.
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"Mínimo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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