Latin is where we can establish that the etymological origin of the term Menudo that concerns us now is found. Specifically, it should be noted that it emanates from the word “minutus”, which can be translated as “small”, “reduced” or even “insignificant”.
The notion of small is used to refer to that of small size . The adjective can be used with reference to a human being or an animal.
For example: “The suspect is a small man about 40 years old, with short black hair and a tattoo on his neck” , “As a child I was very small, but in my adolescence I suddenly grew up” , “My neighbor “He found a puppy that seems to be lost: it is a small dog that has a green collar.”
Menudo is also used to emphasize something : “What a problem you have caused me!” , “The striker left the playing field injured after receiving a slight blow” , “What a scare the old man got when he entered his home and came across a young man sleeping on the sofa” .
The expression often , meanwhile, allows us to refer to what is frequently repeated or habitual : “I often wake up early and go to see the sunrise on the beach,” “My girlfriend and I often go to the movies.” , “There are writers who change their pseudonyms often” .
In cooking , giblets (also called giblets or giblets ) are the viscera of birds that can be consumed. The liver, heart and gizzard, in this context, are small.
The stew that is prepared with pieces of cow stomach is known as Menudo in some regions. Beyond its different versions, this dish has names such as tripe , tripe or guatitas , depending on the geographical area.
In Latin American countries this dish is also known as “pancita”. What's more, in some of these it is considered the best thing you can take to get rid of a hangover.
The first mention that we have of this dish we have to establish that it dates back to the 15th century. Specifically, it was mentioned in the work “El Arte Cisoria”, which was published in 1423 and is the work of the Castilian nobleman Enrique de Villena, master of the Order of Calatrava.
In the same way, we cannot forget the television series “Menudo es mi padre”. This was a comedy that aired in Spain, specifically on the Antena 3 channel, during the years 1996 and 1998. It starred the singer El Fary and revolved around the life of the character he played, a taxi driver, and his family. .
Other actors who were part of the cast were Daniel Guzmán, María Garralón, Julián González or Miguel Rellán, among others.
In addition, we must also highlight the program "Menudo es mi pueblo", which was broadcast in 2017-2018 on TV-Aragón and which allowed us to gain in-depth knowledge of some of the most significant towns with less than 5,000 inhabitants that this autonomous community has.
Menudo , finally, was a children's and youth pop band, founded in Puerto Rico . This group had Ricky Martin among its members.