minutiae
[/mɪˈnuːʃiːaɪ/ or /mɪˈnjuːʃiːaɪ/]
nounpl: minutiae (plural form; singular: minutia)
miudezas, detalhes insignificantes, pormenores
1. Small, precise, or trivial details; minor particulars that are often considered unimportant in the larger context
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract rather than the main agreement.
O advogado se concentrou nas miudezas do contrato em vez do acordo principal.
2. The small or lesser details of something; fine points
Don't worry about the minutiae; just focus on the big picture.
Não se preocupe com os detalhes insignificantes; apenas se concentre no quadro geral.
3. Small or trifling matters; petty details
She was always concerned with the minutiae of proper etiquette.
Ela estava sempre preocupada com os pormenores da etiqueta apropriada.
The word 'minutiae' is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in academic, legal, and professional contexts to describe obsessive attention to small details. In Brazil, it often implies an unnecessary focus on trivial matters, whereas in the US it can carry a more neutral connotation of thorough attention to detail. The term reflects a cultural preference in Western contexts for balancing attention to detail with strategic thinking.
NYC Slang
the nitty-gritty details, the small stuff, the weeds
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