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"Menudo" is an adjective which is often translated as "small", and "con frecuencia" is a phrase which is often translated as "often". Learn more about the difference between "menudo" and "con frecuencia" below.
menudo(
meh
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noo
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doh
)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.
con frecuencia(
kohn
freh
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kwehn
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syah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. often
¿Bebes café con frecuencia? - Sí, tomo unas tres tazas por día.Do you drink coffee often? - Yes, I have like three cups a day.
b. frequently
Trata de participar con frecuencia en la clase, así el profesor te recordará.Try to participate frequently in class, that way the teacher will remember you.
