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"Mimo" is a form of "mimo", a noun which is often translated as "cuddle". "Mimosa" is a form of "mimosa", a noun which is often translated as "mimosa". Learn more about the difference between "mimo" and "mimosa" below.
el mimo(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cuddle
A mi bebé le encantan los mimos.My baby loves cuddles.
b. caress
Los mimos son muy agradables cuando te sientes mal.Caresses are very nice when you're not feeling well.
a. mime
Guillermo estudió para ser mimo en la academia de teatro.Guillermo studied to be a mime at theater school.
b. mime artist
Contrataron a un mimo y a un mago para entretener a los invitados.They hired a mime artist and a magician to entertain the guests.
a. pamper
Ella le da demasiado mimo a su perrito.She pampers her little dog too much.
a. care
La mercancía se trata con mucho mimo antes de entregarse.The merchandise is treated with care before it is delivered.
a. mime
Marcel dedicó su vida al mimo y siguió mimando hasta su muerte.Marcel dedicated his life to mime, and continued to perform until his death.
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la mimosa(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. mimosa
Vamos a pedir otra ronda de mimosas.Let's order another round of mimosas.
a. mimosa
¿Ya regaste las mimosas?Did you already water the mimosas?
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