Minions
/minjons/from spelling rules
The English phrase "minions" can be translated into Spanish as Minions.
The term is used to refer to the small, yellow characters from the Despicable Me movie franchise.
Which one should you use?
Minions refers specifically to the fictional characters, whereas Secuaces is used to mean henchmen or followers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In most Latin American countries, the term Minions is widely used and understood.
How do you pronounce it?
/minjons/
Did you know?
- Spanish dubbed versions of the films preserve the gibberish 'Minionese' language, meaning the characters do not speak Spanish even when the other humans do.
- While Minions is the official name, Spanish speakers often use the word amarillos meaning 'yellow ones' as a casual shorthand to describe the characters.
- While the movie characters are called Minions, the Spanish word for 'minion' or 'henchman' is secuaz, which shares a root with the word secuencia meaning 'sequence' or 'following'.
Examples in context
- Los secuaces de Dr. Nefario siguen órdenes sin cuestionarlas.Dr. Nefario's henchmen follow orders without questioning.
- Los ayudantes del villano son eficientes en sus tareas.The villain's assistants are efficient in their tasks.
- ¡Me encantan los Minions en esas películas!I love the Minions in those movies!
- Los Minions son muy divertidos.The Minions are very funny.
- ¿Te gustan los Minions?Do you like the Minions?
- Compré una camiseta de los Minions.I bought a Minions t-shirt.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a toy store.
- JavierMira, ¡hay peluches de los Minions!Look, there are Minions plushies!
- ElenaSon muy tiernos, Javier.They are very cute, Javier.
- Javier¿Quieres comprar uno para tu sobrino?Do you want to buy one for your nephew?
- ElenaSí, le encantan los Minions.Yes, he loves the Minions.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
