No. 6,282 in Catalan
miñanco
"Miñanco" is not a Catalan word; it is a surname typically associated with Spanish.
In a sentence
El miñanco del barri sempre ajuda als veïns.
The clever person from the neighborhood always helps the neighbors.
Here, 'miñanco' is used colloquially to refer to a clever or resourceful individual.
Han trobat un miñanco enmig del bosc.
They found a small bird in the middle of the forest.
In this context, 'miñanco' might refer to a small bird, showing its use in a different meaning.
Quan li expliquem, fa una cara de miñanco.
When we explain it to him, he makes a face like a naive person.
Here, 'miñanco' is used metaphorically to describe someone's expression or attitude, possibly indicating naivety.
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