Trivial (en. Trivial)

/ˈtɾiβjal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is insignificant or unimportant.
Don’t worry about those trivial comments.
No te preocupes por esos comentarios triviales.
That is common or ordinary.
That kind of error is trivial compared to the main problem.
Ese tipo de error es trivial en comparación con el problema principal.
That does not require significant effort to solve.
This exercise is trivial for those who have experience.
Este ejercicio es trivial para quienes tienen experiencia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'trivialis', which means 'of a crossroads', and by extension, 'common' or 'ordinary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trivialities
Things or details that are insignificant.
trivialidades
a trivial matter
A topic of little importance.
un asunto trivial
it is not trivial
Indicates that something is not as simple as it seems.
no es trivial

Related Words

triviality
Quality of being trivial.
trivialidad
trivially
In a trivial manner.
trivialmente
trivialize
To make something seem trivial or insignificant.
trivializar

Slang Meanings

Thing of no importance.
That matter is pure triviality.
Ese asunto es puro trivial.
Something common and lacking grace.
That joke is too trivial for me.
Esa broma es demasiado trivial para mí.