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mini

mee-nee/ˈmini/

mini

Also: tiny, short
Adjectivem or fA1
A tiny toy car sitting next to a regular-sized apple to show its small scale.

📝 In Action

Ella prefiere llevar una falda mini.

A1

She prefers to wear a mini skirt.

Tengo un mini reproductor de música.

A1

I have a mini music player.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pequeño (small)
  • corto (short)

Antonyms

  • maxi (maxi / very long)
  • grande (big)

Common Collocations

  • falda mini – mini skirt
  • mini vacaciones – mini break / short vacation

miniskirt

NounfA2informal
A colorful denim miniskirt displayed on a simple background.

📝 In Action

La mini ya no está de moda este año.

A2

The miniskirt is no longer in style this year.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • minifalda (miniskirt)

large cup / liter

NounmB1informal
Spain
A very large plastic cup filled with a golden bubbly drink.

📝 In Action

¿Pedimos un mini de cerveza para compartir?

B1

Shall we order a large beer to share?

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mini" in Spanish:

mini→miniskirt→short→tiny→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mini

Question 1 of 2

If you are in a bar in Madrid and you order 'un mini', what will you receive?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
minifalda(miniskirt) — Noun
mínimo(minimum) — Adjective
miniatura(miniature) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
bikinimarini
📚 Etymology▼

A shortened form of 'miniatura' (miniature) or 'minifalda' (miniskirt), derived from the Latin 'minimus', meaning 'smallest'.

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: miniFrench: mini

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'mini' a formal word?

It is neutral when used as an adjective (like 'mini serie'), but it can be quite informal when used as a noun to mean a miniskirt or a large drink.

What is the difference between 'mini' and 'pequeño'?

'Pequeño' is the general word for 'small'. 'Mini' usually implies something is a smaller version of a standard size, or it specifically refers to the fashion style of being very short.