unimportant declaration
[ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt dekləˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: unimportant declarations
declaração insignificante
1. A statement or announcement that lacks significance, weight, or consequence; a pronouncement of little value or relevance
His unimportant declaration about the weather went unnoticed during the serious meeting.
Sua declaração insignificante sobre o clima passou despercebida durante a reunião séria.
2. In legal or formal contexts, a formal statement that does not materially affect the outcome or validity of a proceeding
The lawyer dismissed the witness's unimportant declaration as irrelevant to the case.
O advogado descartou a declaração insignificante da testemunha como irrelevante para o caso.
3. A casual or offhand remark made without serious intent or expectation of consequence
She made an unimportant declaration about quitting her job, but nobody took it seriously.
Ela fez uma declaração insignificante sobre deixar seu emprego, mas ninguém levou a sério.
In Brazilian business culture, the ability to distinguish between important and unimportant declarations is highly valued, especially in formal meetings and legal proceedings. Americans tend to be more direct in dismissing unimportant declarations, while Brazilians may employ more diplomatic language to avoid offense. In Portugal, there is greater emphasis on formal language even when discussing trivial matters.
NYC Slang
no big deal statement
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