insignificante
/een-seeg-nee-fee-KAHN-teh/
insignificant
The small pebble appears insignificant next to the valuable gemstone.
insignificante(adjective)
insignificant
?lacking importance or meaning
,unimportant
?not relevant
trivial
?of little value or worth
,meaningless
?having no purpose
📝 In Action
No te preocupes por eso, es un detalle insignificante.
A2Don't worry about that, it's an insignificant detail.
Me sentí insignificante ante la inmensidad del océano.
B1I felt insignificant before the vastness of the ocean.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for All
This adjective ends in '-e', which means it stays the same regardless of whether you are describing a masculine or feminine noun.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't add 'a'
Mistake: "una cosa insignificanta"
Correction: una cosa insignificante
⭐ Usage Tips
When describing people
Be careful using this to describe people. Just like in English, calling someone 'insignificante' can be quite insulting as it suggests they have no value.
A tiny crumb is negligible on a large, clean surface.
insignificante(adjective)
negligible
?so small it can be ignored
,tiny
?small in size
paltry
?referring to small amounts of money
,minute
?very small
📝 In Action
La diferencia de precio entre las dos tiendas es insignificante.
B2The price difference between the two stores is negligible.
Recibió una cantidad insignificante de dinero.
B2He received a paltry amount of money.
⭐ Usage Tips
Comparing Amounts
Use this word when comparing two things where one is so small it doesn't change the outcome of the situation.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: insignificante
Question 1 of 2
Which of these situations best describes something 'insignificante'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'insignificante' a formal word?
It is neutral. You can use it in a scientific report to describe a small measurement or in a casual conversation to dismiss a minor worry.
What is the opposite of 'insignificante'?
The most direct opposites are 'importante' (important) and 'significativo' (significant).