petty

[/ˈpeti/]

adjective

mesquinho

1. of little importance; trivial or insignificant

Don't worry about such petty details.

Não se preocupe com detalhes tão mesquinhos.

2. small in amount or value

He was caught for petty theft.

Ele foi pego por roubo de pequeno valor.

3. small-minded; narrow in outlook

Her petty complaints annoyed everyone.

Suas reclamações mesquinhas irritaram a todos.

4. of minor rank or importance

He holds a petty position in the company.

Ele ocupa uma posição secundária na empresa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

mesquinho, pequeno, insignificante

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

mesquinho, pequeno

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

mesquinho, chato

May use 'chato' for annoying/petty behavior

Portugal

insignificante, mesquinho, miúdo

May use 'miúdo' for small/minor

petty cash

petty officer

petty theft

petty-minded

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