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minor consequence
[ˈmaɪnər ˈkɑːnsɪkwens]
noun phrase
pl: minor consequences
consequência menor
1.
A result or effect of an action that is of small or limited importance; an outcome with little significance
The delay was only a minor consequence of the weather.
O atraso foi apenas uma consequência menor do tempo.
2.
A secondary or less serious repercussion from a decision or event
Losing that game was a minor consequence compared to the injury.
Perder aquele jogo foi uma consequência menor comparado à lesão.
NYC Slang
no big deal
Synonyms
small consequence
trivial outcome
slight effect
inconsequential result
trifling repercussion
Antonyms
major consequence
serious consequence
significant outcome
grave repercussion
critical effect
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
consequência menor
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
consequência pequena
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
consequência ligeira
Preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a drop in the bucket
small potatoes
water under the bridge
nothing to write home about
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