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trivial discussion
[ˈtrɪviəl dɪˈskʌʃən]
noun
pl: trivial discussions
discussão trivial
1.
A conversation or debate about matters of little importance or significance; casual talk about unimportant topics
The meeting devolved into a trivial discussion about office coffee preferences.
A reunião degenerou numa discussão trivial sobre as preferências de café do escritório.
2.
Lightweight or superficial conversation lacking depth or substance
They engaged in trivial discussion rather than addressing the serious issues at hand.
Eles se envolveram numa discussão trivial em vez de abordar as questões sérias em pauta.
NYC Slang
small talk / BS
Synonyms
small talk
idle chatter
casual conversation
superficial discussion
light conversation
Antonyms
serious discussion
meaningful conversation
profound debate
substantive dialogue
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
discussão trivial / conversa fiada
Common in everyday speech
São Paulo
papo furado
Informal, colloquial expression
Rio de Janeiro
conversa mole
Local colloquialism
Portugal
discussão banal / conversa vã
More formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
shoot the breeze
chew the fat
talk shop
make small talk
pass the time of day
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