meñique

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /meˈɲike/ [meˈɲi.ke]
  • Rhymes: -ike
  • Syllabification: me‧ñi‧que

Adjective

meñique m or f (masculine and feminine plural meñiques)

  1. tiny

Noun

meñique m (plural meñiques)

  1. little finger
    Synonyms: dedo meñique de la mano, dedo auricular
  2. little toe, pinky toe
    Synonym: dedo meñique del pie

Usage notes

"Meñique" is used more frequently than "meñique de la mano" or "meñique del pie"; the context determines the meaning. It more frequently refers to the little finger.

Derived terms

  • meñique de la mano (“little finger”)
  • meñique del pie (“pinky toe”)

Further reading

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