secuaz
/seˈkwaθ/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "minion" is translated into Spanish as secuaz. Wiktionary also lists miñón.
Meaning: loyal servant of another more powerful being (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| secuaz | /seˈkwaθ/ /seˈkwas/ |
feminine, masculine |
| miñón | /miɲon/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
A secuaz is a loyal servant of another more powerful being. It is often used to describe a follower who blindly obeys a villain or a corrupt leader.
Which one should you use?
While secuaz is used for a minion and often carries a negative connotation, other terms exist for similar roles. Use Esbirro for a henchman or underling, Subalterno for a subordinate or underling and Acólito specifically for an acolyte in religious contexts. Additionally, miñón is a masculine form for minion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of secuaz is secuaces.
How do you pronounce it?
/seˈkwaθ/.
Did you know?
- While secuaz is the standard term, the word esbirro specifically evokes the image of a cruel officer of the Inquisition.
- In modern pop culture, the yellow 'Minions' from the film franchise are referred to as los Minions in Spanish rather than los secuaces.
- Unlike the English 'minion', which can sometimes be used playfully between friends, calling someone a secuaz in Spanish is almost always a serious accusation of complicity.
Examples in context
- Los lacayos del villano estaban siempre a su disposiciónThe villain's minions were always at his disposal
- El villano tiene un secuaz muy fiel.The villain has a very loyal minion.
- Ella es solo una secuaz del jefe.She is just a minion of the boss.
- No soy un secuaz de nadie.I am not a minion of anyone.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing a movie plot.
- Alejandro¿Es ese hombre un secuaz del rey?Is that man a minion of the king?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, es su secuaz más cercano.Yes, Alejandro, he is his closest minion.
- AlejandroLucía, parece que no tiene voluntad propia.Lucía, it seems like he has no will of his own.
- LucíaEs cierto, solo obedece órdenes.That's true, he only obeys orders.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “minion” translations and entries secuaz, miñón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
