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petty contribution

[ˈpɛti kənˈtrɪbjuːʃən]
nounpl: petty contributions
contribuição insignificante
1. A small, trivial, or minor donation, payment, or input that is of little importance or value
His petty contribution to the project went largely unnoticed.
Sua contribuição insignificante para o projeto passou despercebida.
2. A modest or modest-sized financial or material donation, especially one considered insufficient or inadequate
Despite her petty contribution, she felt proud to support the cause.
Apesar de sua modesta contribuição, ela se sentiu orgulhosa de apoiar a causa.
NYC Slang
chump change (when referring to monetary contribution)
Synonyms
minor contributionsmall contributiontrivial contributiontoken contributionmodest donation
Antonyms
substantial contributionmajor contributionsignificant donationgenerous contribution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contribuição insignificante
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
contribuição mínima
Often emphasizes minimal nature of contribution
Rio de Janeiro
contribuição pequena
More colloquial phrasing
Portugal
contribuição ínfima
More formal; emphasizes smallness of amount

Related Idioms & Phrases

drop in the bucket
a dime a dozen
peanuts
small potatoes
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