subsidiary
[/səbˈsɪdieri/]
adjective/nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: subsidiaries
subsidiária
1. (adjective) Of secondary importance; serving to support or supplement something else
The subsidiary role of the supporting cast was crucial to the film's success.
O papel subsidiário do elenco coadjuvante foi crucial para o sucesso do filme.
2. (noun) A company controlled or owned by another larger company
Apple Inc. has several subsidiaries operating in different countries.
A Apple Inc. possui várias subsidiárias operando em diferentes países.
3. (adjective) Of less importance than something else
The subsidiary issues were addressed after the main topic.
As questões subsidiárias foram abordadas após o tema principal.
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