minúsculo
minuscule; tiny
adjective mee-NOOS-koo-loh Rare
Origin: From Latin minusculus (somewhat small), diminutive of minor.
Also means
lowercase (letter)
Usage Note
Minúsculo as an adjective means extremely small. As a noun, una minúscula means a lowercase letter, the opposite of una mayúscula (capital letter) — a useful distinction in Spanish typing and spelling instruction. Do not confuse minúsculo with minuto (minute) despite the shared Latin root.
Examples
"El insecto era tan minúsculo que apenas lo vi."
Natural Translation
The insect was so tiny I could barely see it.
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