en miniatura (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/en mini.aˈtu.ɾa/

Translation Options

• In miniature
• Minuscule
• In small size

Meaning

The term "en miniatura" in Spanish refers to something that is done or represented in a small size, often a scaled-down version of something larger. It can also describe something that is extremely small or tiny. This phrase is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish.

Example Sentences

1. Me encanta coleccionar casas en miniatura.

2. I love collecting miniature houses.

3. El artista pintó una versión en miniatura de la famosa pintura.

4. The artist painted a miniature version of the famous painting.

Idiomatic Expressions

"En miniatura" is also frequently used in Spanish idiomatic expressions. Some examples include: 1. Tomar algo en miniatura - Translation: To take something in small quantities - Example: Prefiero tomar el café en miniatura por la tarde. - Translation: I prefer to have coffee in small quantities in the afternoon.

1. Ser una persona en miniatura
2. Translation: To be a tiny person (figuratively)
3. Example: Después de la dieta, me siento una persona en miniatura.
   • Translation: After the diet, I feel like a tiny person.

Etymology

The term "en miniatura" comes from the Latin "miniatūra", which means "red lead." In medieval manuscripts, the initial letters and decorations were often painted in red lead, hence the association with something small or scaled down.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Diminuto, pequeño, reducido.
• Antonyms: Enorme, gigante, amplio.