insignificante
“insignificante” means “insignificant” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
insignificant, unimportant
Also: trivial, meaningless
📝 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.
negligible, tiny
Also: paltry, minute
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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.
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Words that translate to "insignificante" in Spanish:
insignificant→meaningless→minute→negligible→paltry→tiny→trivial→unimportant→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: insignificante
Question 1 of 2
Which of these situations best describes something 'insignificante'?
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From the Latin 'insignificantem', combining 'in-' (not) and 'significans' (showing or pointing out). It essentially describes something that doesn't 'point' to anything of value.
First recorded: 17th century
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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).