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"En realidad" is a phrase which is often translated as "in reality", and "mínimo" is a noun which is often translated as "minimum". Learn more about the difference between "en realidad" and "mínimo" below.
en realidad(
ehn
rreh
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ah
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lee
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dahd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. in reality
En realidad, ganaron porque hicieron trampa.In reality, they won because they cheated.
el mínimo(
mee
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nee
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moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (very small)
a. minimal
La noticia tuvo un impacto mínimo en las redes sociales.The news had a minimal impact on social media.
b. tiny
Tuve que dormir en una habitación mínima que no tenía ni ventanas.I had to sleep in a tiny room with no windows.
c. minute
Necesito ponerme las gafas. No veo nada de lo que dice esta letra mínima.I need to get my glasses. I can't read this minute handwriting.
5. (faintest)
