mínima
“mínima” means “minimum” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
minimum, slightest
Also: minimal
📝 In Action
Necesito la mínima cantidad de ayuda.
A2I need the minimum amount of help.
No tengo ni la más mínima idea de lo que pasó.
B1I don't have the slightest idea what happened.
La importancia del problema es mínima.
B1The importance of the problem is minimal.
low temperature
Also: half note
📝 In Action
La mínima de hoy será de tres grados.
B1Today's low will be three degrees.
En invierno las mínimas son muy bajas.
B1In winter, the low temperatures are very low.
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Quick Quiz: mínima
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the slightest doubt'?
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From the Latin word 'minimus', which is the 'superlative' (the most extreme version) of 'parvus', meaning small. It literally means 'the smallest.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'mínima' instead of 'mínimo'?
Use 'mínima' when you are describing a feminine noun (like 'cantidad' or 'idea') or when talking about weather (where 'temperatura' is implied).
Does 'mínima' always mean 'very small'?
Not just small—it means the 'smallest possible.' It represents the absolute bottom of a scale.