1. An ordinary, unremarkable, or commonplace occurrence that lacks significance or novelty
The arrival of the train was just another banal event in the daily routine of commuters.
A chegada do trem era apenas mais um acontecimento banal na rotina diária dos passageiros.
2. An everyday happening that does not warrant special attention or consideration
Despite the newspaper's sensationalism, the incident was merely a banal event.
Apesar do sensacionalismo do jornal, o incidente era meramente um acontecimento banal.