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trifling moment
[ˈtrɪflɪŋ ˈmoʊmənt]
noun phrase
pl: trifling moments
momento insignificante
1.
A brief period of time that is of little importance or consequence; a fleeting instant of minimal significance
Wait just a trifling moment while I find my keys.
Espere apenas um momento insignificante enquanto eu encontro minhas chaves.
2.
A short span of time spent on something trivial or unimportant
Don't waste a trifling moment on such petty concerns.
Não desperdice um momento insignificante com preocupações tão triviais.
Synonyms
brief moment
fleeting instant
passing second
short time
trivial moment
Antonyms
significant moment
important occasion
critical instant
momentous time
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
momento insignificante
Most common translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
instantinho sem importância
More colloquial, using diminutive form
São Paulo
momento trivial
Formal business usage
Portugal
brevíssimo momento
Emphasis on brevity rather than insignificance
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a trifling moment
not worth a trifling moment
spare a trifling moment
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