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/ˈminimo/

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Translation

minimum, minimal

Word origin

From Latin minimus ('smallest, least'), the superlative of parvus ('small').

Origin
Latin
Root
minimus
English cognates
minimum, minimal, minimise

Grammar

Femininemínima
Masc pluralmínimos
Fem pluralmínimas

Examples

.

Minimum effort is not enough to pass.

.

We need a minimum of ten people.

temperatura .

Today's minimum temperature was five degrees.

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He did the job at a minimal cost.

.

I haven't the faintest idea what you are talking about.

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This word is part of lesson 37.