least — English–Spanish

1 SMALL AMOUNT A2

the smallest amount or number of something; the opposite of most

menos, el menor número de algo

Collocations the least amount of time · the least effort

We need to use the least amount of water possible.

Necesitamos usar la menor cantidad de agua posible.

2 PRIORITY B1

the thing that is most important or necessary; the opposite of top priority

la cosa menos importante, prioridad más baja

Collocations least concern · least worry

This is my least concern right now.

Esto es lo menos importante para mí en este momento.

3 COMPARISON B1

used to compare things and show that one thing is less than another; the opposite of most

menos que, el menos de algo

Collocations the least expensive option · the least attractive candidate

This is the least expensive hotel in town.

Este es el hotel menos caro de la ciudad.

1 NUMBER A2

the smallest number or amount; used with numbers to show that one number is smaller than another

el menor número, el menos

Collocations at least five people · no less than ten items

2 NEGATION B1

used to say that something is not true or does not happen; the opposite of at most

no más de, no menos que

Collocations at least one person · at least two options

There are at least five reasons why this is a bad idea.

Hay al menos cinco razones por las que esto es una mala idea.

3 LIMIT B1

used to say that something is not less than a particular amount; the opposite of at most

al menos, no menos que

Collocations at least 50 people · no less than $20

4 MINIMUM B1

the smallest amount that is necessary or allowed; the opposite of most

el mínimo, el límite inferior

Collocations at least one hour · no less than 50 miles

You need to stay here for at least two weeks.

Necesitas quedarte aquí por al menos dos semanas.

5 LIMIT B1

used to say that something is not less than a particular amount; the opposite of at most

al menos, no menos que

Collocations at least 50 people · no less than $20