trivial purpose

[ˈtrɪviəl ˈpɜrpəs]
noun phrasepl: trivial purposes
propósito trivial
1. a goal, objective, or reason for doing something that is of little importance, value, or significance
The company rejected the proposal as it served only a trivial purpose.
A empresa rejeitou a proposta por servir apenas a um propósito trivial.
2. a minor or insignificant reason or motivation
He spent hours on the task, but it was just for a trivial purpose.
Ele passou horas na tarefa, mas era apenas por um propósito trivial.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, legal, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA to dismiss or critique actions or decisions lacking substance. In Brazilian Portuguese, it may be supplemented with regional alternatives that emphasize irrelevance or insignificance depending on context and audience.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
minor purposeinsignificant reasonpetty objectiveunimportant goalfrivolous reason
Antonyms / Antônimos
significant purposeimportant objectivevital reasonessential goalmeaningful purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito trivial
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
propósito irrelevante
Sometimes preferred in casual speech
São Paulo
propósito insignificante
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
propósito trivial
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and standard usage

Related Words

trivial mattertrivial issuetrifling concerninconsequential reasonfutile purpose

Related Idioms & Phrases

for all intents and purposes
for the purpose of
serve a purpose
defeat the purpose
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