Portuguese · Numbers & Time
Minuto
[/miˈnutu/]
Minute
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
Unidade de tempo igual a 60 segundos.
Example
Espera um minuto, por favor.
Wait a minute, please.
Etymology
'Minuto' comes from the Latin 'Minutum', referring to a small fraction of time. The term has maintained its association with time throughout its linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Minuto' is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in both spoken and written forms across all regions.