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British pronunciation/lɛs/
American pronunciation/lɛs/
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menos

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person
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under

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He spoke less clearly after his surgery.
Habló menos claramente después de su cirugía.
She 's less interested in sports than her brother.
A ella le interesa menos el deporte que a su hermano.
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menos, menos que

used to indicate a smaller amount or degree of something compared to another
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She walks less now that the weather has turned cold.
Ella camina menos ahora que el tiempo ha cambiado a frío.
He works less these days due to his semi-retirement.
Él trabaja menos estos días debido a su semiretiro.
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menos

used to indicate a smaller amount or degree
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She decided to spend less time on social media.
Ella decidió pasar menos tiempo en las redes sociales.
There are less people at the park today.
Hay menos personas en el parque hoy.
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menos, menos de

used to indicate subtraction or the exclusion of something from a total or whole
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He earned $ 5000 less tax and insurance.
Él ganó $5000 menos impuestos y seguros.
She paid $ 100 less 20 % for the dress.
Ella pagó $100 menos el 20% por el vestido.
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-less, -sino

used to indicate the absence of something or a particular quality
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The room was completely soundless, creating an eerie silence.
La habitación estaba completamente sin sonido, creando un silencio espeluznante.
She gave him a smile that was entirely expressionless, revealing nothing of her thoughts.
Ella le dio una sonrisa que era completamente sin expresión, revelando nada de sus pensamientos.
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menos, menos de

used to indicate a reduced amount or quantity of something
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She used less of the spice in the soup to keep the flavor mild.
Ella usó menos de la especia en la sopa para mantener el sabor suave.
With the new storage system, space is less of an issue than before.
Con el nuevo sistema de almacenamiento, el espacio es menos un problema que antes.
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