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"Menuda" is a form of "menudo", an adjective which is often translated as "small". "Derecha" is a form of "derecha", a noun which is often translated as "right". Learn more about the difference between "menuda" and "derecha" below.
menudo(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (size)
a. insignificant
No me involucres en un asunto tan menudo.Don't involve me in such an insignificant matter.
3. (exact)
4. (emphasis)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Menudo genio que tiene!She's got such a temper!
¡En menudo lío nos has metido!This is a fine mess you've got us into!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (culinary)
a. tripe stew
Los mexicanos creen que comer menudo es bueno para la resaca.Mexicans believe eating tripe stew is good for a hangover.
6. (money) (Caribbean) (Colombia) (Costa Rica)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
los menudos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
7. (culinary)
a. giblets
A mi abuelo le gusta comer menudos, pero a mí me parecen asquerosos.My grandfather likes to eat giblets, but I think they're disgusting.
la derecha(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (anatomy)
3. (politics)
a. right
Un día la izquierda está en el poder y al día siguiente la derecha gobierna el país.One day the left is in power, and the next day the right is governing the country.
