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trifling matter

[ˈtraɪflɪŋ ˈmætər]
noun phrasepl: trifling matters
assunto trivial
1. A matter of little importance or significance; something unworthy of serious consideration
Don't worry about that trifling matter; it's not worth your time.
Não se preocupe com esse assunto trivial; não vale a pena.
2. A minor issue or concern that is easily resolved
The delay was merely a trifling matter compared to the overall success of the project.
O atraso foi apenas um assunto trivial comparado ao sucesso geral do projeto.
NYC Slang
no big deal; small potatoes
Synonyms
trivial matterminor issuepetty concerninsignificant detailsmall thingbagatelle
Antonyms
serious matterimportant issuesignificant concernweighty matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto trivial; coisa de pouca importância
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
parada trivial; coisa boba
Informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
assunto trivial; coisa menor
More formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
assunto trivial; questão insignificante
Formal Portuguese preference for 'questão' over 'assunto' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth mentioning
a drop in the bucket
neither here nor there
of no consequence
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