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minuta

[mi-ˈnu-tə]
nounfemininepl: minutas
draft, minute, rough copy
1. A preliminary or rough draft of a document, contract, or written work
The lawyer prepared a draft of the contract for review.
O advogado preparou uma minuta do contrato para revisão.
2. A written record or summary of the main points discussed in a meeting
The secretary took minutes during the board meeting.
A secretária redigiu a minuta durante a reunião do conselho.
3. A small or insignificant amount; a trifle
He doesn't care a bit about the small details.
Ele não se importa uma minuta com os pequenos detalhes.
Synonyms
rascunhoesboçoprojetoata
Antonyms
originalversão final

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
minuta
commonly used for drafts and meeting minutes
Portugal
minuta
used similarly; also refers to a small fee or charge in legal contexts
Legal Portuguese
minuta
standard term for draft documents in legal and administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma minuta de
assinar a minuta
revisar a minuta
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