Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
minoritario
Pronunciation
IPA/minoɾiˈtaɾjo/
Meaning
- adjectiveminority
Example
En la discusión, la postura minoritaria fue ignorada.
In the discussion, the minority position was ignored.
More examples
En la encuesta, la opinión minoritaria obtuvo más apoyo entre los jóvenes.
In the survey, the minority opinion received more support among young people.
Core concept
A small group within a larger group.
Common phrases
la postura minoritaria
the minority position
la opinión minoritaria
the minority opinion
Similar words
escaso: Is present in an insufficient amount or quantity.
poco numeroso: Contains few people or members.
marginal: Occupies a marginal position within a group with little influence.
reducido: Has a small scale or a limited number of people.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o corresponde a una minoría numérica o de opinión dentro de un grupo.
Word origin
From Spanish minoría (Latin minoritas) plus the adjective-forming suffix -ario, meaning 'pertaining to a minority'.
Usage tips
- Used as an adjective, it commonly appears in phrases like una opinión minoritaria or estar en minoría and must agree in gender and number (minoritario/minoritarios/minoritarias).
Opposites
- mayoritariomajorityadjective
- dominantedominantadjective
Related words
- minoríaminoritynoun
- minoritariamentein a minority wayadverb