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minor points

[ˈmaɪnər pɔɪnts]
noun
pontos menores
1. Small, less important details or issues in a discussion, argument, or document
We agreed on the major issues, but there were still some minor points to clarify.
Concordamos sobre as questões principais, mas ainda havia alguns pontos menores a esclarecer.
2. Secondary or trivial matters that do not affect the main outcome or conclusion
Let's not get caught up in minor points when the core problem needs solving.
Não nos prendamos aos pontos menores quando o problema central precisa ser resolvido.
Synonyms
small detailstrivial matterssecondary issuesinsignificant details
Antonyms
major pointskey issuesimportant mattersessential details

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos menores
Most common usage
Brazil
detalhes secundários
Alternative phrase emphasizing secondary nature
Portugal
pormenores menores
Portuguese preference for 'pormenores' over 'pontos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

not to sweat the small stuff
don't get bogged down in the details
the devil is in the details
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