Translation of Spanish word "menos" to English
menos
/ˈme.nos/
Meaning
Adverbcomparative degree of little.
How to use
The comparative degree of 'menos' is used to compare two quantities, emphasizing the smaller one. For example, 'ella tiene menos dinero que tú' (she has less money than you). Be cautious not to confuse 'menos' with 'poco', as they have different connotations. For instance, 'poco' implies a small amount, whereas 'menos' emphasizes the comparison.
🇬🇧 English
less
Example
Anoche dormí incluso menos que la noche anterior.
I slept even less last night than the night before.
Me gusta menos cada vez que lo veo.
I like it less every time I see it.
Your personal vocabulary
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- menos mal— thank goodness
- menos mal que— thank goodness it wasn't worse
- menos de lo que— less than what
- menos aún— even less
- menos que nunca— less than ever
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Spanish word "menos" mean?▼
The Spanish word "menos" means "less" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "menos"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Anoche dormí incluso menos que la noche anterior." (which translates as "I slept even less last night than the night before.").
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