From root: minuto
Usage Note
Minutero refers to the hand on an analog clock or watch that indicates the minutes. It is a technical term used when discussing parts of a timepiece.
Examples
" Mabilis gumalaw ang minutero. "
Natural Translation
The minute hand moves fast.
Literal Translation
Fast move the minute-hand.
" Nasira ang minutero ng orasan. "
Natural Translation
The minute hand of the clock is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the minute-hand of clock.
" Tuwing tumitingin ako sa orasan, parang ang bilis gumalaw ng minutero kapag marami akong ginagawa. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I look at the clock, the minute hand seems to move so fast when I have a lot to do.
Literal Translation
Every-time look I at clock, seems the fast move of minute-hand when many I doing.
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