minimum weight

[ˈmɪnɪməm weɪt]
nounpl: minimum weights
peso mínimo
1. The lowest allowable or specified weight for a person, object, or substance
The minimum weight for a boxer in this category is 140 pounds.
O peso mínimo para um boxeador nesta categoria é 140 libras.
2. In graph theory and network analysis, the smallest possible weight assigned to edges in a weighted graph
The algorithm calculates the minimum weight spanning tree.
O algoritmo calcula a árvore geradora de peso mínimo.
3. The lightest acceptable mass required to meet regulatory or competitive standards
The minimum weight requirement ensures fair competition among athletes.
O requisito de peso mínimo garante competição justa entre atletas.
The term 'minimum weight' is particularly significant in Brazilian sports culture, especially in boxing, MMA, and judo where weight classes are strictly regulated. In commerce and shipping, it's commonly used to describe minimum order quantities and regulatory compliance. The concept is standardized across both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lowest weightminimum masslightest allowable weightminimum threshold weight
Antonyms / Antônimos
maximum weightheaviest weightupper weight limit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peso mínimo
Standard term used in sports, commerce, and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
peso mínimo
Commonly used in boxing and martial arts discussions
São Paulo
peso mínimo
Technical term frequently used in logistics and manufacturing
Portugal
peso mínimo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in European Portuguese

Related Words

weight classweight limitweight requirementweight divisionheavyweightlightweight

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the minimum weight
fall below the minimum weight
within minimum weight specifications
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