mina
/ˈmina/
The Spanish word mina can refer to an excavation in the earth from which minerals or precious stones are extracted.
As a noun, mina refers to an excavation in the earth from which minerals or precious stones are extracted. For affectionate address, you may see the phrase Mina querida, where querida translates to darling or dear.
Which one should you use?
In an informal or endearing context, the diminutive Minita can be used to mean "little Mina."
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmina/
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Examples in context
- Ellas idealizaban a Mina.They idealized Mina.This example shows the use of mina as a proper name.Tatoeba #11686980 by Seael, translation #11429936 by Agestur
- Ella llama a su hermana Mina-chan.She calls her sister Mina-chan.Tatoeba #863757 by Rafp, translation #316535 by CK
- ¡Bienvenida a la familia, Mina!Welcome to the family, Mina!Tatoeba #3069766 by Ricardo14, translation #3069762 by Ricardo14
- Buenos días, ¿es usted la señorita Mina Sánchez?Good morning, are you Miss Mina Sánchez?
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Example conversation
Two archeologists are discussing a new discovery at a site.
- SofíaHan descubierto una mina de oro.They have discovered a gold mine.
- Mateo¿Es una mina muy profunda?Is it a very deep mine?
- SofíaMateo, parece que es bastante grande.Mateo, it looks quite large.
- MateoEso es un gran hallazgo.That is a great find.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
