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mini

mini; miniature

adjective MEE-nee Rare

Origin: From English mini, itself from Latin minimus 'smallest'.

Usage Note

Mini is an invariable adjective borrowed from English — it does not change for gender or number (una falda mini, unos shorts mini). It is widely used in fashion and technology contexts. As a noun it can refer specifically to a miniskirt (llevar un mini).

Examples

"Lleva una falda mini muy colorida."

Natural Translation

She's wearing a very colorful mini skirt.

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