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minor incident
[ˈmaɪnər ˈɪnsɪdənt]
noun
pl: minor incidents
incidente menor
1.
A small or relatively unimportant event or occurrence that causes little disruption or harm
The accident was just a minor incident with no injuries reported.
O acidente foi apenas um incidente menor sem ferimentos relatados.
2.
An event of little consequence that does not significantly impact operations or safety
Security reported a minor incident at the entrance but everything is under control.
A segurança relatou um incidente menor na entrada, mas tudo está sob controle.
Synonyms
small incident
trivial event
minor event
slight occurrence
insignificant happening
Antonyms
major incident
serious incident
critical event
major emergency
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
incidente menor
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
incidente menor / pequeno incidente
Both forms widely used in business contexts
Portugal
incidente menor
Preferred in formal Portuguese; sometimes 'pequeno incidente'
Related Idioms & Phrases
no big deal
nothing to worry about
a storm in a teacup
make a mountain out of a molehill
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