Mínúta

Mínúta is a unit of time measurement. It is commonly understood as a division of an hour. There are sixty seconds in one minute. Similarly, there are sixty minutes in one hour. This system of timekeeping has historical roots in ancient Mesopotamia and was adopted by the Greeks and Romans. The word "minute" itself derives from the Latin "pars minuta prima," meaning "first small part," referring to the division of an hour.

Minutes are a fundamental component of timekeeping systems worldwide and are used in everyday life, from scheduling appointments to measuring the duration of events. Clocks and watches typically display time in hours, minutes, and seconds. In scientific contexts and technical fields, the precise measurement of minutes is crucial. The concept of a minute is also used metaphorically to describe a short period of time. For example, someone might say they will be ready in "just a minute." While a minute is a standardized unit, its perception can vary depending on the context and individual experience.