Pequeñeces (en. Trifles)

/pe.ke.ˈne.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Things or details that are insignificant.

Don't worry about trivialities; what matters is the final result.

No te preocupes por las pequeñeces; lo importante es el resultado final.

Trivial aspects that do not affect the main topic.

We discussed many trivialities instead of addressing the real issue.

Discutimos muchas pequeñeces en lugar de abordar el problema real.

Results or actions that lack relevance.

The trivialities he mentioned add nothing to the conversation.

Las pequeñeces que mencionó no aportan nada a la conversación.

From the diminutive 'small' with the suffix '-ities' which indicates quality or condition.

to worry about trivialities

To get involved in unimportant matters

preocuparse por las pequeñeces

there are no trivialities in political life

Every matter, even small ones, has relevance in politics.

no hay pequeñeces en la vida política

to set aside trivialities

To ignore unimportant details to focus on the essential.

dejar de lado las pequeñeces

small

Of little extent or size.

pequeño

minutiae

Insignificant or unimportant thing.

minucia

trifles

Trivial or low-value thing.

nimiedad

Unimportant things mentioned in a conversation

Those are just trivialities, don't worry.

Esas son solo unas pequeñeces, no te preocupes.

Details that distract from the main topic

We talked about trivialities instead of what really matters.

Hablamos de pequeñeces en vez de lo que realmente importa.