minimo
/ˈmi.ni.mo/masculine
The English word "minimum" translates to the Italian minimo.
minimo is a masculine noun meaning the lowest limit. It can also function as an adjective meaning the lowest degree. You may encounter the idiomatic expression minimo sindacale, which refers to the bare minimum or the absolute minimum amount of effort required, even when the context does not involve labor unions.
Meaning: lowest limit (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the masculine noun minimo is minima.
How do you pronounce it?
minimo is pronounced /ˈmi.ni.mo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian music notation, the term minimo refers to a 'minim' or a half note, a use that mirrors the English musical term.
- The phrase minimo sindacale uses the word for 'trade union', but it is commonly used to describe the smallest amount of courtesy or effort someone can show in any social situation.
- In Italian, the expression al minimo is used when talking about turning a dial or a knob to the lowest setting, such as on a stove or a radio.
Examples in context
- Io feci il minimo.I did the minimum.This sentence illustrates the use of minimo to mean the lowest amount of something done.Tatoeba #5765895 by Guybrush88, translation #5757989 by CM
- Qual è il salario minimo?What's the minimum wage?This sentence shows how to ask about the minimum wage using minimo.Tatoeba #3886164 by Guybrush88, translation #1877126 by Spamster
- Tom fa solo il minimo sindacale.Tom only does the bare minimum.This sentence demonstrates the idiomatic use of minimo in the phrase minimo sindacale.Tatoeba #5199718 by Guybrush88, translation #3822416 by CK
- Per favore, ordina la quantità minima di 10 bottiglie.Please order the minimum quantity of 10 bottles.
- Abbiamo raggiunto la minima soglia di vendite per questo trimestre.We have reached the minimum threshold of sales for this quarter.
- La temperatura esterna deve rimanere al di sopra della minima soglia per evitare danni alle piante.The external temperature must remain above the minimum threshold to avoid plant damage.
- Ho scelto una soluzione minimale per risolvere il problema.I opted for a minimal solution to solve the problem.
- Non mi aspetto di guadagnare molto. Voglio solo il minimo sindacale.I don't expect to earn much, I just want the minimum union requirements.
- Gli impiegati richiedono il minimo sindacale come garanzia per i propri diritti.The employees demand the minimum union requirements as a guarantee for their rights.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are discussing the requirements for a new project.
- AlessandroQual è il numero minimo di partecipanti?What is the minimum number of participants?
- SofiaIl minimo richiesto è di cinque persone.The minimum required is five people.
- AlessandroPossiamo rispettare quel minimo senza problemi.We can meet that minimum without any problems.
- SofiaPerfetto, allora procedo con l'organizzazione.Perfect, then I will proceed with the organization.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “minimum” translations and entries minimo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
