be less important
[bi les ɪmˈpɔrtənt]
verb phrase
ser menos importante
1. to have reduced significance, relevance, or priority compared to something else
Safety concerns be less important than profit margins in that company.
As preocupações com segurança são menos importantes do que as margens de lucro naquela empresa.
2. to decline in value, weight, or consideration within a particular context
As time passes, those old issues be less important to the community.
Com o passar do tempo, essas questões antigas se tornam menos importantes para a comunidade.
This phrase reflects how both American and Brazilian cultures prioritize hierarchies of importance in business, social, and personal contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, the emphasis on relationships often means context matters when determining importance, while in American English, efficiency and measurable impact frequently determine what 'matters less.'
NYC Slang
not really a thing / be no big deal
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