peripheral comments
[/pəˈrɪfərəl ˈkɑːmənts/]
nounpl: peripheral comments
comentários periféricos
1. remarks or observations that are not central to the main topic or discussion; tangential or supplementary notes
The professor's peripheral comments about the author's life added interesting context to the main lecture.
Os comentários periféricos do professor sobre a vida do autor adicionaram contexto interessante à aula principal.
2. feedback or input that is marginally relevant or secondary in importance
During the meeting, several peripheral comments were made about budget constraints, though the focus remained on strategy.
Durante a reunião, vários comentários periféricos foram feitos sobre restrições orçamentárias, embora o foco permanecesse na estratégia.
3. incidental remarks made by people on the edges of a conversation or event
The peripheral comments from audience members didn't detract from the main presentation.
Os comentários periféricos dos membros da plateia não prejudicaram a apresentação principal.
In Brazilian academic and professional settings, peripheral comments are often seen as either valuable contextual additions (in informal or creative discussions) or distracting tangents (in formal presentations). In the U.S., there's a stronger emphasis on staying on-topic, making peripheral comments less acceptable in formal business contexts but welcome in collaborative brainstorming sessions.
NYC Slang
off-topic remarks; stuff on the side
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