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minor interest

[/ˈmaɪnər ˈɪntrəst/]
nounpl: minor interests
interesse menor
1. A legal or financial stake, share, or concern of lesser importance or value in a property, business, or investment
She retained a minor interest in the family business after selling her primary shares.
Ela manteve um interesse menor no negócio da família após vender suas ações principais.
2. A hobby, activity, or subject that someone is interested in but does not pursue seriously or professionally
Photography has always been a minor interest of his compared to his career in engineering.
Fotografia sempre foi um interesse menor dele em comparação com sua carreira em engenharia.
Synonyms
minor stakesecondary interestsubordinate concernlesser investmentside interest
Antonyms
major interestprimary interestsignificant stakecontrolling interest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interesse menor
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
Portugal
interesse menor
Legal term also used in Portuguese corporate law
General Brazilian
interesse secundário
Alternative term for hobbies or non-professional pursuits

Related Idioms & Phrases

not one's main interest
a side interest
of secondary importance
peripheral concern
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