Spanish Conversation · Level 77
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Spanish word
minucioso
Pronunciation
IPA/minuˈθjoso/
Meaning
- adjectivemeticulous
Example
Necesitamos un plan minucioso para el viaje.
We need a meticulous plan for the trip.
More examples
El médico hizo un análisis minucioso de los resultados.
The doctor conducted a meticulous analysis of the results.
Core concept
Magnifying glass over a checklist with every tiny item checked.
Common phrases
trabajo minucioso
meticulous work
análisis minucioso
meticulous analysis
Similar words
meticuloso: Applies exhaustive, exacting attention to fine points to ensure a highly refined finish.
detallado: Documents or describes something with many specifics so readers can follow each part.
cuidadoso: Acts with steady care and caution to prevent errors or roughness in handling tasks.
preciso: Delivers precise, narrowly accurate results with very little tolerance for error.
Definition in Spanish
Que se hace con extremo cuidado para no omitir ni el más pequeño detalle.
Word origin
It comes from Latin minutus 'small' via medieval Latin minutiosus and now means 'full of small details,' hence 'meticulous'.
Usage tips
- Although it resembles English minuscule, minucioso denotes careful, thorough attention to detail rather than 'very small'.
Other meanings
- thoroughadjective
- carefuladjective
- detailedadjective
Opposites
- superficialsuperficialadjective
- descuidadocarelessadjective
Related words
- minuciosidadmeticulousnessnoun
- minuciosamentemeticulouslyadverb