menos

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for menoswith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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MEH-noos

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/ˈmenus/

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What does “menos” mean?

Definitions of “menos” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

lessAdverb

I want less sugar in my coffee.

We need to spend less this month.

She talks less when she is tired.

minusPreposition

Dois menos um é um.

Two minus one is one.

Dez menos três sete.

Ten minus three makes seven.

Fifteen minus eight is seven.