Translation of Spanish word "minuto" to English
minuto
/miˈnuto/
Meaning
NounA unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).
How to use
Minuto ('minute') is masculine. Un minuto, por favor — One minute, please.
🇬🇧 English
minute
Example
Espera un minuto, por favor.
Wait a minute, please.
Falta un minuto para salir.
There is one minute left to leave.
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Common phrases
- de último minuto— last-minute
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What does the Spanish word "minuto" mean?▼
The Spanish word "minuto" means "minute" in English.
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