minuto
minute
The Spanish word for 'minute' is 'minuto'. It is used in the same context as it is in English, to indicate a unit of time. The word 'minuto' is a masculine noun in Spanish, so when using it in a sentence, ensure that it agrees with other elements in the sentence.
Example sentences using: minuto
Solo tomará un minuto.
It will only take a minute.
Used to inform someone that a task or action won't take a lot of time.
Esperé un minuto antes de llamar.
I waited a minute before calling.
Used when someone waits for a short amount of time before doing an action.
Estás un minuto tarde.
You are a minute late.
Used to inform someone they are slightly delayed or late for an appointment.
Estoy a un minuto de renunciar.
I'm a minute away from quitting.
Used to express one's frustration and imminent decision to quit a situation.
El tren llega en un minuto.
The train arrives in a minute.
Used to inform that an event or action is about to happen shortly.
Hazlo en un minuto.
Do it in a minute.
Used to give instructions asking someone to perform a task in a short time.
Dame un minuto para pensar.
Give me a minute to think.
It is a polite request to give one some time for thought.
Un minuto de silencio por favor.
A minute of silence please.
Used to request a short period of silence to pay respect or reflect on something.
Una idea le surgió en un minuto.
An idea occurred to him in a minute.
Used to describe a situation where someone quickly devises or thinks of an idea.
Veo a mi madre cada minuto en mi sueños.
I see my mother every minute in my dreams.
Used to describe a recurring event in one's dreams.