1. A literary, artistic, or creative work of lesser importance or significance compared to an artist's major works
His early paintings are considered obras menores compared to his masterpieces.
Seus quadros iniciais são considerados obras menores em comparação com suas obras-primas.
2. A small-scale construction or renovation project, typically requiring less time and resources than major construction work
The contractor will handle the small repairs as obras menores.
O empreiteiro cuidará dos pequenos reparos como obras menores.