Com a mínim
Example: Cal estudiar com a mínim dues hores cada dia.
Definition
"Com a mínim" is a phrase used to indicate the least amount or number required or expected in a situation. It expresses a minimum threshold, as in the example, where one must study at least two hours daily to meet the requirement.
Etymology
The phrase "com a mínim" comes from Catalan, combining "com a" meaning 'as' or 'like' and "mínim" meaning 'minimum'. The term "mínim" itself derives from Latin "minimus", meaning 'smallest' or 'least'. Did you know? The concept of minimum has been important in both everyday language and mathematics for centuries.
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"Com a mínim" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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