English–Spanish

“younger” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/meˈnoɾ/

Example

Ella es menor que yo.

She is younger than me.

Illustration for menor (younger)

How to say “younger” in Spanish

“Younger” in Spanish is menor.

A younger sibling standing beside an older sibling.

Full entry for menor: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with menor

Mi prima es menor pero ya trabaja.

My cousin is younger but already works.

Tips for using menor

  • Although it resembles English 'minor', Spanish 'menor' commonly refers to being younger and also appears as a noun (un menor) in legal contexts to mean a person under the legal age.

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