diminuto

[di·mi·NU·to]

adjectivemasculinepl: diminutos

tiny, minute, diminutive

1. extremely small in size

The diminuto insect was barely visible to the naked eye.

O inseto diminuto era quase invisível a olho nu.

2. insignificant or trivial

His contribution was diminuto compared to the overall effort.

Sua contribuição foi diminuta comparada ao esforço geral.

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General Brazilian

diminuto

standard usage for very small objects or quantities

Portugal

diminuto

standard usage, also used in formal contexts

um diminuto detalhe (a tiny detail)

em quantidade diminuta (in minimal quantity)

tamanho diminuto (diminutive size)

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