adjective/nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: minis (noun)
mini
1. extremely small in size; miniature
She bought a mini skirt for the party.
Ela comprou uma saia mini para a festa.
2. a very small version of something
The toy set includes mini cars and mini houses.
O conjunto de brinquedos inclui carros mini e casas em miniatura.
3. a short skirt, typically ending well above the knee
The fashion trend brought back minis in the 1960s.
A tendência de moda trouxe de volta as minis nos anos 1960.
4. a small vehicle, particularly the British car brand Mini
He drives a vintage Mini Cooper.
Ele dirige um Mini Cooper vintage.
The term 'mini' is borrowed directly from English and widely used in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in fashion (mini skirts became iconic in the 1960s), consumer products, and automotive contexts. The British Mini Cooper has significant cultural cachet in both American and Brazilian cultures as a symbol of retro chic design.
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