Insignificantes (en. Insignificant)

/insig.ni.fi.kán.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that lacks meaning or relevance.
His efforts were considered insignificant in such a large matter.
Sus esfuerzos fueron considerados insignificantes en un asunto tan grande.
Describes a person or thing that does not contribute any value.
The comment he made was completely insignificant.
El comentario que hizo fue totalmente insignificante.
Used to indicate that something is of little or no use.
The changes made to the project were insignificant.
Los cambios realizados en el proyecto fueron insignificantes.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'insignificans', the participle of 'insignificare', which means 'to have no meaning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sometimes the details are insignificant
Indicates that on certain occasions, the small details do not matter.
a veces los detalles son insignificantes

Related Words

significants
That has meaning or importance.
significantes
insignificance
Quality of what is insignificant.
insignificancia

Slang Meanings

Something that no one pays attention to.
That news is so insignificant that it wasn't even mentioned on social media.
Esa noticia es tan insignificante que ni siquiera la mencionaron en las redes.
An activity without value.
Those tasks are just insignificant, they don't add to my work.
Esas tareas son solo insignificantes, no suman a mi trabajo.