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How do you say "minimum" in Italian?

il minimo

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "minimum" is il minimo.

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Pronunciation

When you say minimo, split it mi-ni-mo and accent ni. Keep every vowel short and pure, not the diphthongs English speakers default to.

Grammar notes

il minimo is masculine. Its plural is minimi.

Example sentence

Servono almeno due giocatori.

You need a minimum of two players.

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How to remember il minimo

Minimo looks close to the English 'minimum' — that shared 'minim' is the thread to hang your memory on.

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Questions about il minimo

How do you pronounce il minimo?

When you say minimo, split it mi-ni-mo and accent ni. Keep every vowel short and pure, not the diphthongs English speakers default to.

Is il minimo masculine or feminine?

il minimo is masculine. il minimo is masculine. Its plural is minimi.

How is il minimo used in Italian?

il minimo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Servono almeno due giocatori. (You need a minimum of two players.).

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