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trifling contribution

[ˈtrɪflɪŋ kənˈtrɪbjuːʃən]
noun phrasepl: trifling contributions
contribuição insignificante
1. A small, unimportant, or negligible amount given or offered to something
His trifling contribution to the project was barely noticed by the team.
Sua contribuição insignificante para o projeto foi mal percebida pela equipe.
2. An offering or donation of minimal value or importance
Despite her trifling contribution, she was still acknowledged in the credits.
Apesar de sua contribuição trivial, ela ainda foi reconhecida nos créditos.
NYC Slang
penny-ante contribution
Synonyms
insignificant contributionminor contributiontrivial contributionnegligible contributionpaltry contribution
Antonyms
significant contributionsubstantial contributionmajor contributionconsiderable contribution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contribuição insignificante
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
contribuição mínima
emphasizes minimal nature
São Paulo
contribuição trivial
formal business context
Portugal
contribuição ínfima
more formal; emphasizes smallness

Related Idioms & Phrases

a drop in the bucket
small potatoes
not worth a hill of beans
contribute one's two cents
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