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êxito menor

[ˈɛ.ʃi.tu mɛˈnɔɾ]
nounmasculinepl: êxitos menores
minor success
1. A small or limited achievement; a modest accomplishment that falls short of being significant
Winning the regional competition was a minor success compared to the national tournament.
Vencer a competição regional foi um êxito menor comparado ao torneio nacional.
2. A partial or incomplete victory; progress that is noteworthy but not substantial
The company achieved a minor success in reducing costs by 5%.
A empresa conquistou um êxito menor ao reduzir custos em 5%.
Synonyms
sucesso pequenopequena vitóriaêxito modestoêxito limitadovitória parcial
Antonyms
êxito maiorgrande êxitofracasso totalderrota completa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
êxito menor
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
êxito menor
Common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
êxito menor
Formal usage; may also use 'pequena vitória'

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