meaningless comments
[ˈmiːnɪŋləs ˈkɒmənts]
noun phrase
comentários sem sentido
1. remarks or statements that lack significance, purpose, or logical coherence; utterances devoid of meaningful content or value
His meaningless comments during the meeting added nothing to the discussion.
Seus comentários sem sentido durante a reunião não acrescentaram nada à discussão.
2. empty or trivial statements made without substantive thought or contribution
The article was filled with meaningless comments that distracted from the main argument.
O artigo estava repleto de comentários vazios que desviavam o foco do argumento principal.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, meaningless comments are generally viewed negatively in professional and academic settings, where substantive contribution is valued. In casual social contexts, light banter may be tolerated, but persistent meaningless commentary can lead to social ostracism. The Portuguese phrase 'comentários sem sentido' is formal, while 'papos furados' in Brazilian slang carries a more dismissive tone.
NYC Slang
empty talk, hot air, nonsense
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