minuto

el minuto(
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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. minute
Saca el pollo del refrigerador 15 minutos antes de cocinarlo.Take out the chicken from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking it.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(moment)
a. minute
Por favor, aguarda un minuto. Tengo que atender otra llamada.Please, hold on a minute. I need to take another call.
b. sec
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Acabo de salir de la ducha. Estaré lista en un minuto.I just got out of the shower. I'll be ready in a sec.
a. minute
Aumenta el ángulo en cinco grados y nueve minutos.Increase the angle by five degrees and nine minutes.
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