Pormenores (en. Details)

/poɾ.meˈno.ɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Minutiae about a subject.
Don't worry about the details of the meeting; the important thing is the outcome.
No te preocupes por los pormenores de la reunión; lo importante es el resultado.
Aspects or particulars that complement a fact.
The details of the contract must be clear to avoid confusion.
Los pormenores del contrato deben ser claros para evitar confusiones.
Secondary information that may be relevant.
When reading the report, it was necessary to pay attention to the details.
Al leer el informe, fue necesario prestar atención a los pormenores.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'porminorem', which means 'in detail' or 'by the minute.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

without details
without giving specific details.
sin pormenores
with all the details
including all necessary details.
con todos los pormenores
to step away from the details
to set aside the details and focus on the general.
salir de los pormenores

Related Words

specification
Detailed and precise description of an object or concept.
especificación
aspect
A part or characteristic of an object or situation.
aspecto
detail
Lesser portion of information or a specific fact.
detalle

Slang Meanings

To provide many insignificant details about a topic.
He is always talking about the details; he’s a bit over the top.
Siempre está hablando de los pormenores, es un poco exagerado.
To pay exaggerated attention to the trivial.
Don't get lost in the details; the important thing is the general message.
No te pierdas en los pormenores, lo importante es el mensaje general.