minimum

• Describe la cantidad, grado o magnitud más pequeña posible o requerida.

Describes the smallest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

1. Smallest possibleB1formal

   The least or smallest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

   mínimo posible

   • The minimum age for driving is 18 in this country.
   • We need a minimum deposit of $100 to open an account.
   • The minimum temperature tonight will be 5 degrees Celsius.

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2. Lowest acceptableB1formal

   The lowest level or standard that is acceptable or allowed.

   mínimo aceptable

   • The company sets a minimum wage for all employees.
   • You must meet the minimum requirements to apply for the job.
   • The minimum score to pass the exam is 60%.

   Sinónimosleastminimal

   Antónimosmaximum

• Sustantivo que designa la cantidad, grado o magnitud más pequeña posible, o el valor más bajo alcanzable dentro de un conjunto.

A noun referring to the smallest or lowest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

1. Smallest amount or degreeB1formal

   The least or smallest amount, quantity, or degree possible or required.

   cantidad mínima

   • The minimum for this job is a bachelor's degree.
   • We need a minimum of ten participants to start the workshop.
   • She always does the bare minimum to get by.

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2. Lowest limitB1formal

   The lowest point or limit that something can reach.

   mínimo

   • Temperatures will drop to a minimum of -5°C tonight.
   • The stock price reached a minimum of $20 per share.
   • The minimum on the thermometer was recorded at dawn.

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   Antónimosmaximum