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minuta means minutes (meeting notes) — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 29, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

minuta

noun • /[mee-NOO-tah]/

minutes (meeting notes)

Example:

Envía la minuta al terminar la reunión.

Send the minutes after the meeting ends.

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🧠 What does minuta mean?

In a business context, "minuta" refers to the official written record of a meeting. Think of it like the "minutes" of a meeting in English. It summarizes the key discussions, decisions made, action items, and attendees. While "minuta" can also mean "minute" as in a unit of time, in a professional setting, it almost always signifies meeting minutes.

📚 Extra examples

  • Por favor, distribuye la minuta de la reunión a todos los participantes.
    Please distribute the minutes of the meeting to all participants.
  • Las minutas de la reunión anterior se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la empresa.
    The minutes from the previous meeting can be found on the company website.
  • Necesito revisar la minuta antes de la próxima reunión.
    I need to review the minutes before the next meeting.
  • Asegúrate de que la minuta refleje con precisión lo que se discutió.
    Make sure the minutes accurately reflect what was discussed.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'minutes (meeting notes)' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'minutes' (in the context of meeting notes) is 'minuta'.
How do you pronounce 'minuta' in Spanish?
It's pronounced mee-NOO-tah, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'minuta' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'Necesito revisar la minuta antes de la próxima reunión.' (I need to review the minutes before the next meeting.)
What is the English translation of 'minuta'?
In a business context, 'minuta' translates to 'minutes' as in the record of a meeting.
Does 'minuta' change for gender or number?
Yes, it can be pluralized as 'minutas' (minutes). The word itself is feminine.
Is 'minuta' common in everyday Spanish?
While the word itself is common (meaning 'minute' as a unit of time), its business meaning (meeting minutes) is primarily used in professional settings.
Does 'minuta' have slang or double meanings?
Not in a business context. It's a formal term for meeting minutes. However, 'minuta' can also mean 'minute' (of time) or refer to a short, quick meal in some regions.
Is 'minuta' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning of 'minuta' as 'meeting minutes' is generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "minuta"

Synonyms: acta, registro

💡 Did You Know?

While both Spanish and English use a form of "minute" to refer to a brief period of time as well as a meeting record, the two concepts aren't etymologically related. The time-related meaning comes from Latin's "minuta pars" (small part), while the meeting-record sense likely evolved from a shortened form of "minuta scriptura" (small script).

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