menos
Translations
- less
- minus
Used in comparisons and mathematical contexts.
Example Sentences
She always says she has less time than she actually needs to complete the project.
If we gossiped less, we could solve problems more effectively.
The younger son in the family always receives less attention than his older brother.
El henoteísmo, aunque menos conocido que el monoteísmo, ofrece una perspectiva interesante sobre la divinidad.
Henotheism, although less known than monotheism, offers an interesting perspective on divinity.
The computer specialist solved the problem in less than an hour.
The dinghy took us to the island in less than an hour, which was impressive.
Las desriñonas, aunque menos discutidas, son fundamentales en el sistema urinario femenino.
The female kidneys, although less discussed, are essential in the female urinary system.
Las reuniones posmeridianas suelen ser menos productivas que las de la mañana.
Afternoon meetings tend to be less productive than those in the morning.
The corronga, although less known, has a significant impact on local culture.
The stiffness of the material caused the final design to be less flexible than expected.
Los barcos modernos pueden circunvolar la isla en menos de tres horas.
Modern ships can circumnavigate the island in less than three hours.
The construction company that won the contract promised to finish the work in less than six months.
Un trapezoide es un cuadrilátero que tiene al menos un par de lados paralelos.
A trapezoid is a quadrilateral that has at least one pair of parallel sides.
The cake was quartered, which made it look less appetizing on the table.
The taxi driver took me to the airport in less than half an hour, thanks to his speed.
El desempaquetado de los productos se realizó en menos de una hora.
The unpacked of the products was completed in less than an hour.
The document was pressed to take up less space in the folder.
Las potencias hegemónicas a menudo imponen su cultura en países menos desarrollados.
Hegemonic powers often impose their culture on less developed countries.
The dentist recommended brushing teeth at least twice a day.
The apothegm 'less is more' has resonated over the years in design.
El éxito de su proyecto comenzó a envanecerlo, haciéndolo menos receptivo a las críticas constructivas.
The success of his project began to puff him up, making him less receptive to constructive criticism.
The book was devoured by the students in less than a month.
It is possible to replace the old bulbs with new ones that consume less energy.
La interpresa tradujo el documento en menos de una semana, gracias a su eficiencia.
The interpreter translated the document in less than a week, thanks to her efficiency.
The carpentry work on the new table was completed in less than two days.
The inquiry I submitted to the bank was answered in less than a week.
La tranquilidad del lago al amanecer es algo que todos deberían experimentar al menos una vez.
The tranquility of the lake at dawn is something everyone should experience at least once.
The ticket for the concert sold out in less than an hour.
The wealthy family organized a charity event to help the less fortunate.
Los odontólogos recomiendan visitar al dentista al menos dos veces al año para mantener una buena salud bucal.
Dentists recommend visiting the dentist at least twice a year to maintain good oral health.
The rigidities she displayed in her behavior made her seem less approachable to others.
Las noches consteladas en el campo son una experiencia mágica que todos deberían vivir al menos una vez.
Starry nights in the countryside are a magical experience that everyone should live at least once.
The new electric lamp I bought consumes less energy than the previous one.
La familia adinerada organizó una gala benéfica para ayudar a los menos favorecidos de su comunidad.
The wealthy family organized a charity gala to help the less fortunate in their community.
La inyección subcutánea es menos dolorosa que una intramuscular.
The subcutaneous injection is less painful than an intramuscular one.
Halogen lamps are more efficient than incandescent ones, given that they consume less energy.
Después de tantos años de sufrimiento, se sintió aliviado y menos sufragado por sus problemas.
After so many years of suffering, he felt relieved and less suffered by his problems.
Each serving of food must contain at least 200 grams to be sufficient.
When the decisive moment arrives, I always choose the less traveled path.
The brunela, although less known, is highly valued for its distinctive flavor in cooking.
His classist attitude drives away many friends who have fewer resources.
The person with Asperger's has different social skills, but no less valuable.
The glutton devoured all the food in less than an hour.
His stammering while speaking made him seem less confident.
El nuevo programa del gobierno busca subemplear a menos personas, garantizando oportunidades laborales adecuadas.
The new government program aims to underemploy fewer people, ensuring adequate job opportunities.
The boy rode his bicycle enthusiastically and covered the entire park in less than an hour.
La horadadora funcionó eficientemente, permitiendo completar el proyecto en menos tiempo del previsto.
The driller worked efficiently, allowing the project to be completed in less time than expected.
It is important that, at least, his effort in the project is acknowledged.
The dullness of the tool made the cut less precise.