Minuto: minute
Pronunciation: mee-NOO-toh (stress the capital letters)
Minuto means “minute” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: minute
- How to say it: mee-NOO-toh
- Gender: el minuto
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “minuto” means and how to use it
Minuto means “minute.” “Un momento” and “un minuto” are both used to ask someone to wait.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el minuto (masculine)
- Plural: los minutos
Examples with audio
- Espera un minuto, por favor.Wait a minute, please.
- El autobús llega en cinco minutos.The bus arrives in five minutes.
- Faltan diez minutos para las ocho.It is ten minutes to eight.
Usage tip
“Hace un minuto” means “a minute ago.” “Un segundito” (a little second) is a friendly way to ask for a brief wait in many countries.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “minute” in Spanish?
“minute” in Spanish is “minuto.” It is pronounced mee-NOO-toh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “minuto”?
Say mee-NOO-toh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “minuto” masculine or feminine?
Minuto is masculine: “el minuto.” The plural is “minutos.”
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