Insignificante (en. Insignificant)

/in.si.ɡni.fi.kan.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Lacking value or interest.
His concerns were insignificant compared to the real issues.
Sus preocupaciones eran insignificantes en comparación con los problemas reales.
Not relevant in a given context.
The comment he made was completely insignificant to the discussion.
El comentario que hizo fue completamente insignificante para la discusión.
Very small or lesser in comparison to something else.
It is an insignificant expense compared to the total budget.
Es un gasto insignificante en comparación con el presupuesto total.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'insignificans', which means 'not significant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

doesn't matter
Indicates that something has no relevance or importance.
no importa
not worth it
Means that something is so insignificant that it does not deserve attention.
no vale la pena
small potatoes
Reference to something that is insignificant or of little value.
de poca monta

Related Words

significant
That has meaning or importance.
significante
insignificance
Condition of what is insignificant.
insignificancia

Slang Meanings

Something of little importance.
That meeting was a trivial matter.
Esa reunión fue una cuestión insignificante.
Something that doesn't count.
Your problems are insignificant in this situation.
Tus problemas son insignificantes en esta situación.