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insignificant problem

[ɪnˌsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈprɒbləm]
noun phrasepl: insignificant problems
problema insignificante
1. A minor issue or difficulty that is of little importance or consequence
Losing a few minutes of sleep is just an insignificant problem compared to the bigger challenges we face.
Perder alguns minutos de sono é apenas um problema insignificante comparado aos maiores desafios que enfrentamos.
2. A trivial concern that does not warrant serious attention or worry
The delay in delivery is an insignificant problem that can be easily resolved.
O atraso na entrega é um problema insignificante que pode ser facilmente resolvido.
NYC Slang
no big deal / small potatoes / minor league problem
Synonyms
minor problemtrivial issuesmall concerntrifling difficultypetty problemnegligible issue
Antonyms
significant problemmajor issueserious concerncritical problemgrave difficulty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema insignificante
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
problema de pouca importância
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
problema sem importância
Colloquial variation
Portugal
problema insignificante
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a mountain out of a molehill
much ado about nothing
not worth losing sleep over
a drop in the bucket
a storm in a teacup
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