small modifications
[smɔːl ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
pequenas modificações
1. minor changes or adjustments made to something to improve it or adapt it
The architect suggested small modifications to the building design.
O arquiteto sugeriu pequenas modificações no design do edifício.
2. slight alterations that do not fundamentally change the nature or structure of something
We made small modifications to the recipe to suit our dietary preferences.
Fizemos pequenas modificações na receita para adequar às nossas preferências dietéticas.
3. incremental improvements or adjustments in software, products, or systems
The software update included only small modifications to the user interface.
A atualização do software incluía apenas pequenas modificações na interface do usuário.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian professional contexts, particularly in technology, design, and manufacturing sectors. In Brazil, the preference between 'pequenas modificações' and 'pequenos ajustes' often depends on whether the speaker emphasizes structural changes versus functional improvements.
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