This is the 1181st most frequent Spanish word.
mínimo
"Minimum; the least or smallest amount or degree."
Here, 'mínimo' is used as an adjective, describing the smallest acceptable level for a requirement.
El nivel mínimo para aprobar el examen es un 50%.
The minimum level to pass the exam is 50%.
In this context, 'mínimo' denotes the smallest quantity or lowest amount, emphasizing a threshold value.
En el menú hay platos con un costo mínimo de 10 euros.
In the menu, there are dishes with a minimum cost of 10 euros.
Here, 'mínimo' is a noun, referring to the least amount or degree of a specific quality, in this case, noise level.