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minoría

mee-noh-REE-ah/minoˈɾia/

“minoría” means “minority” in Spanish (a smaller part of a group or a specific social group).

minority

Also: underage status
NounfB1
A small group of three blue birds standing together while a much larger group of yellow birds stands to the side.

📝 In Action

La gran mayoría votó a favor, pero una minoría no estuvo de acuerdo.

A2

The vast majority voted in favor, but a minority did not agree.

Es importante proteger los derechos de cualquier minoría étnica.

B1

It is important to protect the rights of any ethnic minority.

En este club, los jóvenes son una minoría.

B1

In this club, young people are a minority.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • minoridad (minority (status))
  • grupo reducido (small group)

Antonyms

  • mayoría (majority)

Common Collocations

  • minoría absoluta – absolute minority
  • en minoría – outnumbered / in the minority
  • minoría de edad – under legal age

Idioms & Expressions

  • quedarse en minoría – to find oneself outnumbered or without support

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "minoría" in Spanish:

minority→underage status→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: minoría

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the opposite of 'minoría'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
menor(smaller/younger) — Adjective
minoritario(minority (as an attribute)) — Adjective
minorista(retailer) — Noun
aminorar(to reduce or slow down) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
guíadíaalegría
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'minor', meaning 'smaller' or 'less'. It follows the same pattern as 'mayoría' (majority).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: minorityFrench: minoritéItalian: minoranza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'minoría' used for people or things?

It can be used for both! You can talk about a minority of people, or a minority of objects/votes.

Can I use 'menor' instead of 'minoría'?

No. 'Menor' is an adjective meaning 'younger' or 'smaller,' while 'minoría' is the noun for the group itself.

Is it polite to use the word 'minoría' when talking about social groups?

Yes, it is a neutral and standard term used in sociology, law, and everyday conversation.